Gerald Klostermann

Gerald was born January 16, 1929, the son of Alois A. and Clara (Willenbring) Klostermann. He married Patricia Sabers on June 30, 1956 in New Vienna, Iowa. Together they farmed north of New Vienna until 1991 when they retired in town. Jerry's family were very important to him as he loved to vacation and spend time with and tease his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also loved visiting with neighbors on the glider on the deck with coffee cup in hand, or fishing, playing cards or watching the White Sox. He reguarly enjoyed his morning Code Red at the Lounge and was a member of the Edward W. Lake V.F.W. Post 7736. Survivors include his wife, Patricia, 3 children: Donna (Bill) Schaffer of Cedar Rapids, IA, Kay (Dan) Pasker and Sharon Hendricks, both of New Vienna, 10 grandchildren: Brian and Jenny Schaffer, Chris, Tim, Aaron, Travis and Steve Pasker, Tracy Tupy, Brad Pasker and Cody Hendricks; 5 great grandchildren; 3 siblings: Clarinda Thole and Erwin (Viola) Klostermann, both of Manchester, Roger (Mary) Klostermann of Worthington; sisters-and-brothers-in-law: Sylveria Ruden, Eugene (Darlean) Sabers and John (Mary Ann) Sabers, all of Dubuque He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 children: Wayne in 1990 and Kenny in 1994, brothers-and-sisters-in-law: Alfred Thole, Floyd, Ceil and Edith Sabers, Clarence Ruden, Edgar and Ruth Holl, Roger Sabers and Marvin and Irene Sabers. Friends may call from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, New Vienna, Iowa where a parish scripture service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9 - 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 8, 2011 at St. Boniface Catholic Church with funeral services immediately following at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in St. Boniface Cemetery, New Vienna, Iowa. Rev. John O'Connor will officiate. Flowers and mementos should be delivered to St. Boniface Church after 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7.