"Taz, We were just so sad to hear about Sonja. We watched the beautiful video tribute. She looks so wonderful and happy in it. Hope to see you sometime when travel is safe again. Barb and Terry "
In loving memory of
Sonja Klocker
March 26, 1955 - September 20, 2020
Sonja life video may be watched at this link: https://vimeo.com/462788579
Sonja Klocker, 65, passed away peacefully in her sleep September 20, 2020 after a series of continuing health issues.
Sonja worked at Iowa State University for 37 years, most of those years in the office of the Vice President for Research (VPR). She supported the administrative research component of the university by developing and administering centralized research incentive programs and by assisting the Vice President for Research in other areas of research administration. In her role there, she gathered data and developed reports, initiated many special projects, helped develop guidelines to be used by faculty in preparing grant proposals, represented the VPR Office on university committees, and eventually became the HR liaison to approximately 50 units that reported to the VPR office. She was widely known and respected across campus and had many friends and associates in the Ames community.
Sonja was born in Dubuque, IA March 26, 1955 to parents Curt and Wilma Troester of Garnavillo, IA.
Sonja was preceded in death by her mother, Wilma Troester.
Sonja is survived by her husband, John Klocker, her father, Curt Troester, step-mother Karla Troester, sister Cindy Jones (Mike Kozelka), brothers, Rick Troester (Gloria) and Randy Troester (Julie), and David Troester (Anna), stepsisters Lisa Davis and Lori Rink (Kevin) along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins
She will be remembered for her love of traveling, fishing in northern Minnesota, visiting Akumal, Mexico and spending time with her family.
We will celebrate her life at a date in the future when it will be safe for people to gather.
Tributes
"John, I?m so very sorry to hear of your loss. She was my classmate and we had fun in high school! Be strong and thinking of you. Steve puelz"
"Dear John, I am deeply saddened to hear about Sonja's passing. Sonja was a wonderful person, caring, and a joy to anyone who knew her. When we worked together at Iowa State, I was always impressed and so very thankful for Sonja's input and what she added to our office. Her friendship meant a great deal to me and I will miss her. My deepest sympathy and regards, Sharron Quisenberry"
"Such a beautiful, kind, caring and wonderful sister. We will miss her so. John, our hearts go out to you at this difficult time and we are here for you. Sending our thoughts and prayers."
"I?m so old that I can remember the first day you came to work in Beardshear Hall, dear Sonja, as a 20-year-old receptionist in the PREPS Office. So many of us soon learned how overqualified you were in that job, as every advancement you made thereafter revealed what a wonderful person you were. So smart, proficient, yet always considerate and thoughtful about everyone you dealt with. Dear Sonja, you weren?t supposed to leave this earth ahead of so many of us who knew and valued your kindness. Andrejs joins in sending John and your family our sympathy at such a wrenching loss. Barbara Plakans "
"Sonja will be missed by all of us so sorry for your loss. Will miss her smiling face, good conversation and spur of the moment get togethers. Truly the best neighbor! Melinda Howard"
"John I was so sorry to learn of Sonja's passing. She was one of the nicest and sincere people that I knew. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Judy (Bauge) Bennink "