"As I read the comments of Leo, I thought how true all of these compliments were.Leo was always someone you enjoyed being around. We are all better for having the privilege of knowing him. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. May all your great memories sustain you and grant you peace and comfort. Take Care!"
In loving memory of
Leo J Klaver
January 15, 1931 - April 29, 2009
Leo J. Klaver, 78, of Kamrar, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at the Hamilton
Hospital. A Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2,
2009 at the First Presbyterian Church east of Kamrar, with Rev. John Wilson
officiating. Burial will follow in the Presbyterian Cemetery. Visitation
will be held at the Presbyterian Church on Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. to
8:00 p.m. and after 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Arrangements were made with the
Foster Funeral and Cremation Center.
Leo John Klaver son of Ben P. and Ollie B. Naber Klaver was born
January 15, 1931 on a farm south of Kamrar. He attended Liberty Center
Rural School and graduated from Kamrar High School in 1948. On February 24,
1956 he married Patricia (Pat) McCollough at the Trinity Lutheran Church in
Webster City. The couple resided on a farm northeast of Kamrar, where Leo
farmed for over 50 years. They moved into Kamrar in 1999.
Survivors include his wife, Pat of 53 years; sons, Lenny Klaver (DeAnn
Possehl) of Kenosha, WI; Jerry (Patrice) Klaver of Kamrar; daughter, Peggy
(Mark) Roberts of Webster City; grandchildren, Jacey Klaver, Easton Klaver,
Gracie Possehl, Elliotte Harding, Zach Klaver (Danika Campidilli), Kelsey
Klaver, Beau Klaver, Branden Roberts, Britney Roberts; great grandson, Briar
Klaver; brother-in-law, Thyrol (Alene) McCollough of Webster City; and
sister-in-law, Carol Wenger of Timberville, VA.
In addition to his parents, Leo was preceded in death by his brother,
Vern Klaver; sister, Erma Mamminga and a sister in infancy; sister-in-law,
Verla Klaver and brother-in-law, Carl Mamminga.
Leo was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Kamrar where he
was a deacon for over 12 years. He was also a dedicated member and past
president of the Kamrar Lions Club. He served as Mayor of Kamrar from 2000-
2007. Leo was a soft spoken, kind hearted, strong man who had a kind word
for everyone and preferred placing other's needs in front of his own. He
was very proud of his children and grandchildren and took great joy in
spending time with them. He loved his family, farming and the Kamrar
Community.
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Tributes
"Today we laid my Dad to rest, my Dad was the best man I have ever known.I loved him as a Dad buisness partner and best friend,Dad knew no stranger his smile would light up a room. His advice was always wise,and well thought out,I will miss him more than words can say.But I know he is in Heaven now and I will see him again some day.I thank God for him and thank you Dad for for being you and showing me how to be a good father, farmer, and friend, and most of all how to be a Christian. Dad I know when you left us in an instant you were in heaven .Praise God for his promise to us all In Jesus name Amen"
"Our thought and prayers are with you. GOD Bless the life and memories of Leo Klaver."
"All my loves always! You never realize how you have been touched by a special person until later...I have many, many fond and loving memories of Leo."
"Leo was the best grandpa in the history of the world. I'd never heard him say a mean word.Let god and all Leo's freind's welcome him into heaven. In the lord's name, amen."
"Jerry and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I had forgotten your Dad had graduated with my Mom till I saw the year he graduated. Such a blessing to know he is home with our Father."
"So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Marty & Janet Eslick"
"Our thoughts and prayers to Jerry, Patrice and your families. "
"To the Klaver family, Sorry we couldn't be there for you all during this time of loss. Leo was a kind and caring person that was always interested in how us and the kids were doing down here in Georgia. It was always a treat to visit with him when we came home. Those days will be missed but not forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Danny, Lisa, Amber and Derek"
"Patrice and Family,
Thinking of you in your time of sorrow. May your memories bring you smiles and the Lord give you peace and comfort."
"Pat, Lenny, Jerry and Peggy when I heard that Leo had passed I was shocked then I started to think about him. When I read the obituary and got to the last couple of sentences & it was pretty much what I had thought of Leo - "Leo was a soft spoken, kind hearted, strong man who had a kind word for everyone and preferred placing other's needs in front of his own. ....... He loved his family, farming and the Kamrar Community." I could have wrote that part. All of us city boy nephews looked forward to going to our Uncle Leo's & Uncle Harold's farms. We helped with chores, sort of I think, bonded with each other, ran wild and basically enjoyed our time on the farm. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Mike."
"we were very shocked to open the papers website and see the annoncement for Leo`s death. we are so sorry to hear this news and want to give you our deepest sympthy, your whole family werefaverite cousinsand we enjoyed visiting with you when we were in IA. we know he is with our GOD now and we hope you can take comfort in that and lean on him to get you through this time of sorrow GODbless Les & Norma"
"Pat, Lenny, Jerry and Peggy. I am so sorry for your loss. I always thought very fondly of Leo and remember (many years ago) being so excited when we got to go to Pat and Leo's house. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Deb Jansen Anderson"