Lavina A. Klimpke

Lavina A. Klimpke 94, Athens, died Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Continental Manor, Abbotsford. She was born February 13, 1918 in town of Frankfort, daughter of the late Jacob and Minnie (Hohndarf) Christiansen. On October 10, 1936 she married Walter Klimpke in the town of Wien. He preceded her in death on May 14, 1981. Lavina farmed her whole life and enjoyed crocheting, gardening and making special ornaments for her family every Christmas. Survivors include her children, Walter Jr. (Carol) Klimpke, Shirley (Clarence) Liss, Gerald (Phyllis) Klimpke, and Ruth Komarek, all of Athens; 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 4 step-great-grandchildren, 2 great great-grandchildren, 3 step-great great-grandchildren, sister, Minnie Bobert, Colby. Besides her parents and husband, Walter, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Donald Komarek and four brothers, Jacob, Sebastian, Herman and Peter Christiansen. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Peace Lutheran Church, town of Frankfort. Rev. Ron Tomlinson and Rev. Gail Sowell will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services all at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com