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Greta Klimesh Kriener

Birth	:	4 Jul 1931 Spillville, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	13 Sep 2018 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery, Spillville, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2055000, -91.9538000
Description	:	Greta Kriener, age 87, of Spillville, IA died on September 13, 2018, at the Barthell O.E.S. Home in Decorah, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville with Father Robert Gross presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, September 17, 2018 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville and also after 9:30 a.m. at the Church on Tuesday morning. Greta (Klimesh) Kriener was born on July 4, 1931, the daughter of George and... Read More	Greta Kriener, age 87, of Spillville, IA died on September 13, 2018, at the Barthell O.E.S. Home in Decorah, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville with Father Robert Gross presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, September 17, 2018 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville and also after 9:30 a.m. at the Church on Tuesday morning. Greta (Klimesh) Kriener was born on July 4, 1931, the daughter of George and Augusta (Houdek) Klimesh on the family farm near Spillville. She attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School through 8th grade and thereafter worked at her parent's farm. She met Herman Kriener at a dance at the Inwood Ballroom, and later married him on September 10, 1952. She and Herman were married 65 years, and together they had seven children: Carol, Beverly, Alan, Donald, Larry, Dale, and Kathy. Greta and Herman farmed one of his parent's farms from 1952 until 1955 at which time they purchased their own farm near the Spillville - Ridgeway area. Greta and Herman farmed their 1200 acres for many years, built their home in Spillville in 1985 and semi-retired in the early 1990's. Greta was well-known for her delicious home cooking, especially desserts and kolaches! She was a loving and selfless mother and loyal and giving wife. She always kept herself busy with the family gardens, chickens, feeding the calves, milking cows, and keeping house, but most of all she relished playing games with her children and grandchildren. She was an avid UNO card player, Candy Land extraordinaire, and an expert in many kid's games as well as an excellent putter on the miniature golf greens! She also enjoyed puzzles and reading books and various women's magazines. Greta loved animals and had a soft spot for our family dogs (especially her dalmations), the farm cats and all other creatures who lived there. She adored the four-legged animals who visited at the nursing home and enjoyed her precious collection of stuffed dogs. She was a tireless worker for the St. Wenceslaus Church and School and always found time to visit and say a rosary at the Grotto on the Church grounds. Her relatives helped build the Grotto, and she was proud of her early pioneer family as they helped settle Spillville from the 1850's on. Despite her long hours working side-by-side with her loyal husband, Herman, she always found time to balance her life with family and God. Greta is survived by her six children: Carol Kreter (Joan Spehar), Robbinsdale, MN; Beverly (Dave) Meyer, Slinger, WI; Don (Jodi) Kriener, Ridgeway, IA; Larry (Julie) Kriener, Ridgeway, IA; Dale Kriener, Ridgeway, IA; and Kathy (Jim) Hauschild, Manchester, IA; Eleven grandchildren: Jeff (Michelle) Eide, Kevin (Jennifer Mannelli) Eide, Brad (Rachel) Eide, Darren (Kayla) Kriener, Jennifer (Dillon) Hammersland, Lexi, Cole, Kala, Kaitlyn and Brandon Kriener, and Marie (Beau) Hunt; 8 great-grandchildren: Elana Polakowski, Ava, Ingrid, Oliver and Magnus Eide; Alyssa and Audrey Kriener, and Adaline Hunt; as well as many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sister: Gloria Klimesh; brothers: Gordon (Shirley) Klimesh; Gabe (Mary) Klimesh, and Gary Klimesh. Sister-in-laws: Alice Kay Klimesh; Rosemary and Anastasia Kriener; and Anita Busta; brothers-in-law: Conrad (Kathleen) Kriener; Peter (Diane) Kriener; Jerome (Madonna) Kriener. Greta was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years: Herman; her son, Alan. Parents: George and Augusta (Houdek) Klimesh; Father and Mother-in-law: Peter and Mary (Kuennen) Kriener; Brothers: George (Alice Bea) Klimesh and Glen Klimesh; Sisters: Georgina Andera, Gayle Hudecek and Gwendolyn Klimesh (in infancy); Brothers-in-law: Ignatius (Pauline) Kriener; Cyril, Linus, Francis and Leo Kriener; Godlove Busta; Reuben (Eleanor) Mracek. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Winneshiek County Hospice staff as well as the staff at Eastern Star where Greta was a resident. Their kindnesses and loving care made Greta's later years a comforting peace to her and the family. Schluter - Balik Funeral Home

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Where is Greta Klimesh Kriener's memorial?
Greta Klimesh Kriener's memorial is located at: Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery, Spillville, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did Greta Klimesh Kriener death?
Greta Klimesh Kriener death on 13 Sep 2018 in Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Greta Klimesh Kriener's memorial?
Latitude: 43.2055000
Longitude: -91.9538000

Family Members:

Parent

George E Klimesh

(1904 - 1982)

Augusta M. Houdek Klimesh

(1911 - 1989)

Spouse

Herman Joseph Kriener

(1931 - 2018)

Siblings

Georgina Klimesh Andera

(1929 - 1983)

Glen Joseph Klimesh

(1933 - 2007)

Gayle Marie Klimesh Hudecek

(1939 - 2009)

Gordon James “Gordie” Klimesh

(1939 - 2020)

Gwendolyn Ann Klimesh

(1941 - 1942)

Children

Alan Kriener

(1956 - 1959)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
Spillville, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2055000, -91.9538000

2. Haug Cemetery
Spillville, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2089005, -91.9657974

3. Saint Clements Cemetery
Spillville, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1877000, -91.9635000

4. Garfield Family Cemetery
Conover, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2266900, -91.8846700

5. Saint James German Lutheran Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1478000, -91.9408000

6. Saint Peters Cemetery
Fort Atkinson, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1474991, -91.9405975

7. Madison Settlement Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2607994, -91.9233017

8. Lincoln Cemetery
Ridgeway, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2627983, -91.9819031

9. Calmar Community Cemetery
Calmar, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1786003, -91.8728027

10. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Fort Atkinson, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1425018, -91.9238968

11. Oak Hill Cemetery
Fort Atkinson, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1397018, -91.9353027

12. Bohemian National Cemetery
Spillville, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2168999, -92.0477982

13. Saint Aloysius Catholic Church Cemetery
Calmar, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1772003, -91.8636017

14. Calmar Lutheran Church Cemetery
Calmar, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1833000, -91.8588000

15. McIntosh Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2696991, -91.8833008

16. United Lutheran Cemetery
Ridgeway, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2916985, -92.0216980

17. Young Cemetery
Washington Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1102982, -91.9131012

18. Union Prairie Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2585983, -91.8368988

19. Springfield Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2221985, -91.8171997

20. Holy Trinity Church Cemetery
Protivin, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2188911, -92.0916672

21. Aasa Haugen Home Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2698330, -91.8421110

22. Saint Marys Cemetery
Festina, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1205000, -91.8658000

23. Evangelical United Bretheran Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2843000, -92.0523000

24. Saint Johns German Lutheran Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2849694, -92.0521090