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Fern Elizabeth Friederich Kleppe

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Birth	:	5 Mar 1927 Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Jan 2021 West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Elgin City Cemetery, Elgin, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9580000, -91.6410000
Description	:	Fern Elizabeth Kleppe, 93, of Elgin, Iowa, died Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital in West Union. She was born March 5, 1927, to Jacob and Ida (Schneider) Friederich Sr. in Clayton County, Iowa. The family moved to a farm west of Elgin where Fern grew up. She attended Wander Country School, rural Clermont, through 8th grade. She was baptized and confirmed as an adult at First Lutheran Church, rural West Union. On July 25, 1946, Fern was united in marriage with Leslie B. Kleppe in Preston, Minnesota. Fern was a dedicated... Read More	Fern Elizabeth Kleppe, 93, of Elgin, Iowa, died Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital in West Union. She was born March 5, 1927, to Jacob and Ida (Schneider) Friederich Sr. in Clayton County, Iowa. The family moved to a farm west of Elgin where Fern grew up. She attended Wander Country School, rural Clermont, through 8th grade. She was baptized and confirmed as an adult at First Lutheran Church, rural West Union. On July 25, 1946, Fern was united in marriage with Leslie B. Kleppe in Preston, Minnesota. Fern was a dedicated and caring housewife and farmer. Fern and Leslie operated a dairy farm for many years. Fern raised the calves from birth, with a special touch. Fern cared for various cats over the years, spoiling her favorites, Midnight and Lily. She enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, baking, refinishing furniture, dancing, playing cards, and patching and mending clothes. Fern also wrote weekly letters to her children after they moved out of the home. She was a pioneer of recycling and composting. Fern was a caregiver for her parents and brothers for many years and was always there for her children and grandchildren. She found great pleasure in visiting extended family members, neighbors, and friends. She often gifted baked goods, homegrown, and homemade items to them. Fern was a member of the Elgin Lutheran Church and active in WELCA. She took great pride in being chairman of the Sunshine Committee, sending greeting cards for all occasions to church members. She sewed countless “crazy quilt tops” and helped assemble quilts for Lutheran World Relief. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Fern is survived by her children, Gary (Debra) Kleppe of Monroe, Wisconsin, Gayle (Beau) Wold Kleppe of Eleva, Wisconsin, Gregg (Lori) Kleppe of DeSoto, Wisconsin and Gwen (J.D.) Van Dee of Deep River, Iowa; six grandchildren, Jen (Andrew Berge) Kleppe, Christopher (Amber) Kleppe, Jeffrey (Kathryn Nael) Kleppe, John (Veronica Garza) Kleppe, Maria Van Dee and Easton Van Dee; three great-grandchildren, Emmy, TJ and Zae; brothers, Raymond (Murtis) Friederich of Postville, Iowa, and James (Delores) Friederich of West Union, Iowa; sister-in-law, Marian Friederich of Colorado; many nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Fern was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Kleppe on February 11, 2015; her parents, Jacob and Ida Friederich; siblings, Alma (Orville) Berg; Richard (Ila) Friederich, Dorothy (Leo) Foels, Erma (Millard) Kamaus, Jacob (Beverly) Friederich Jr., George Friederich, Alton Friederich, Lester (Bernice) Friederich, and Robert (Jean) Friederich. She was also preceded in death by 13 brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Memorials may be directed to the Elgin Lutheran Church. Private Services will be held at a later date. Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elgin, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Where is Fern Elizabeth Friederich Kleppe's memorial?
Fern Elizabeth Friederich Kleppe's memorial is located at: Elgin City Cemetery, Elgin, Fayette County, USA.
When did Fern Elizabeth Friederich Kleppe death?
Fern Elizabeth Friederich Kleppe death on 2 Jan 2021 in West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Fern Elizabeth Friederich Kleppe's memorial?
Latitude: 42.9580000
Longitude: -91.6410000

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Leslie Bernell Kleppe

(1925 - 2015)

Siblings

Richard L Friederich

(1920 - 1999)

Dorothy Jean Friederich Foels

(1922 - 2004)

Erma June Friederich Kamaus

(1923 - 1998)

Jacob Friederich Jr.

(1925 - 2011)

George A Friederich

(1928 - 2011)

James Edward “Jim” Friederich

(1930 - 2022)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Elgin City Cemetery
Elgin, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9580000, -91.6410000

2. Gods Acres Cemetery
Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9925003, -91.6496964

3. Saint Peters Catholic Cemetery
Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0003014, -91.6438980

4. Apostolic Cemetery
Marion Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.5821991

5. Brainard Cemetery
Brainard, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9341980, -91.7044900

6. East Clermont Lutheran Church Cemetery
Grand Meadow Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9969406, -91.5916672

7. Houg Cemetery
Gunder, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9444008, -91.5675964

8. Illyria Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8975983, -91.6363983

9. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.7450027

10. Butler Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9738910, -91.7501880

11. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9777985, -91.7647018

12. Marion Lutheran Cemetery
Gunder, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9708290, -91.5127792

13. Nutting Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0306015, -91.7247009

14. Highland Lutheran Cemetery
Highland Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8987000, -91.5330000

15. Cook Family Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9209880, -91.5091230

16. Fry Family Cemetery
Farmersburg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0152530, -91.5182350

17. Mount Calvary Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9300003, -91.7850037

18. Lima Cemetery
Lima, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8689000, -91.7373000

19. Corbin Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8440000, -91.6200000

20. Wadena Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8428000, -91.6520000

21. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8424988, -91.6492004

22. Old Pioneer Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8375100, -91.6537300

23. West Union Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9611000, -91.8151600

24. Clark Family Cemetery
Beulah, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9166505, -91.4751415