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Alfred Kleist
1909 - 2006
Alfred
A. Kleist, 96, of Watertown, entered his eternal home
A
funeral service will be held at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Watertown at
Arrangements
made by Hafemeister Funeral Home.
Alfred
was born
After
attending St. Paul's Lutheran School in Oconomowoc, Alfred began his work
career, which spanned more than a dozen jobs, from cutting ice for refrigeration
from Lac La Belle to guarding German prisoners of war at the Pabst Farms during
World War II. He spent more than 20
years as a truck driver for Hartland Sand and Gravel Company. A kind and personable man, Alfred enjoyed
travel, reading, his church and his family.
Survivors
include Elda of Watertown; two sons, the Rev. Dennis (Kerri) of Appleton and
Dean (Patricia) of Port Washington; 10 grandchildren; and one brother, Alvin
Kleist of Oconomowoc. He was preceded in death by one brother, Charles, and three
sisters, Veronica, Minnie and Laura.
Elda D. Kleist
1918- 2018
Elda
D. Kleist, 99, of Watertown, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, Feb. 28,
2018, at Park Ridge in Watertown.
Funeral
services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in
Watertown with the Rev. James Backus officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in
Watertown. Family and friends may gather
at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Suggestions for memorials are St. Mark’s
Lutheran School in Watertown or WELS Christian Aid and Relief.
Elda
Dorthea Damrow was born on
April 5, 1918, in Hustisford, the daughter of William
and Emma (nee Grosenick) Damrow.
After
graduating from Hustisford High School, Elda moved to
Watertown and was one of the few women who took business courses at Northwestern College. She then worked as a bookkeeper for Salick’s
Jewelry in Watertown.
On
Sept. 5, 1948, Elda married her husband Alfred, and they were blessed with 57
years of marriage. Elda resided in their
home on North Fourth Street for more than 75 years.
Elda
was a faithful member of St. Mark’s
Evangelical Lutheran Church and worked for over 20 years in the school
lunch program there. She will be fondly
remembered for her molasses cookies, love of family and confident faith in her
Savior.
She
is survived by her sons, Dean (Patricia) Kleist of Port Washington and the Rev.
Dennis (Kerri) Kleist of Appleton; 10 grandchildren, Jacquelynn
(Scott) Griffiths, Brian (Sarah) Kleist, Sheila Kleist, Carrie Kleist, Kathryn
(Dustin) Sievert, Angela (Peter) Gumm, Daniel Kleist,
Matthew (Elise) Stuebs, Alyssa Stuebs,
Jared (Shannon) Stuebs; eight great-grandchildren;
other relatives and friends.
She
was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred; two sisters, Esther and Serena; a
brother, Walter; and her daughter-in-law, Rhonda.
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