(Tapper) Klemme. Lowell was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church, Preston Township. He attended country school in Preston Township and later high school in Le Mars where he graduated from Le Mars Central in 1945.He enlisted in the United States Army on September 18, 1946. He served his country during WWII. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to the Le Mars area.He was united in marriage to Vivian Osweiler on April 18, 1949 at the St. James Catholic Church Rectory. Lowell and Vivian moved to Thor, Iowa; where he operated the Standard Oil Tank Service. While in Thor, they were blessed with a son, Rodney. In June of 1955, Vivian and Lowell moved to Merrill where he was transferred as the Standard Oil Agent. While living in Merrill, the family was again blessed with the births of Julie, Barb, and Robin. Lowell worked with Standard Oil for over 25 years until he sold his business to Plymouth Coop in the 1980's. Lowell worked for the United States Postal Service for over 26 years, working 16 years as a substitute mail carrier and the last 10 years as a fulltime carrier. Lowell also sold real estate in Le Mars and Merrill for over 21 years. He also worked for 15 years mowing at the Le Mars Municipal Golf Course. Lowell worked as a funeral assistant for Carlsen Funeral Home in Le Mars for several years, retiring in June of 2007 so he could take care of his wife. Vivian passed away December 8, 2014.Lowell was a former member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Merrill where he held several officer positions. After moving to Le Mars in 1993, he became a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Le Mars where he ushered for many years. He was a member of the Oleson-Halweg American Post 125 in Merrill and the WWII Last Man Standing Club in Le Mars. He was also a longtime member of the Le Mars Lion's Club and former Le Mars Elks Club. He served on the Thor Fire Department for 5 years and for the Merrill Fire Department for 30 years. He served one term on the Le Mars Community School Board. Lowell loved to tell stories and jokes and visiting with people. Lowell and Vivian enjoyed traveling in the United States and abroad, dancing, golfing, playing in many card clubs in Le Mars and Merrill. He also enjoyed playing pitch with the guys at the Legion in Le Mars and bowling for many years in league. Lowell and Vivian enjoyed attending all of their grandchildren's activities as much as possible.Survivors include a son: Rodney (Mary) Klemme of Menomonee Falls, WI and their children, Scott (Megan) Klemme and their daughter, Ella Ray of Carlsbad, CA, and Katy (Shane) Bechler of Menlo Park, CA; a daughter: Julie (Doug) Schultz of Le Mars, IA, and their children, Brian (Shauna) Schultz of Le Mars and their children, Grayson and Kendall, Steve (Mallori) Schultz of Sioux Falls, SD and their children, Gunner and Scarlett, and Tyler Schultz of Le Mars; a daughter: Barbara Klemme (Tim Stroehlein) of Littleton, CO and her children, Travis Pederson of Bozeman, MT and Alysha Pederson of Broomfield, CO; a son: Robin (Rhonda) Klemme of Merrill, IA and their children, Trent (Virginia) Hanner of Oyens, IA and their children, Riley and Raiden, Jacob (Samantha) Lehmann of Sioux Falls, SD and their children, Talan, Grace, and Knox, and Ryan (Rachel) Lehmann of Sioux Falls, SD; two sisters in law: Betty Klemme of Akron, IA and Caroline Grabowksi of Titusville, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Vivian; his sister: Irene Kruse; and 6 brothers: Benny in infancy, Arnold, Norman, Alvin, Leonard, and Harvey. Send Sympathy Card Print Obituary View/Sign Guest Book Create Memorial Website To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.rexwinkelfh.com/obituary/lowell-klemme