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John Allen Kloewer

Birth	:	3 Jul 1946 Defiance, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	29 Sep 2014 Defiance, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6594505, -95.3281403
Description	:	JOHN A. KLOEWER July 3, 1946 - September 29, 2014 VISITATION Thursday October 2, 2014, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Pauley Jones - Harlan PRAYER SERVICE Thursday October 2, 2014, 7:00 PM at Pauley Jones - Harlan MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Friday October 3, 2014, 10:00 AM at St. Peter's Catholic Church BURIAL Friday October 3, 2014 at Harlan Cemetery FACTS Born: July 3, 1946 Place of Birth: Defiance, Iowa Death: September 29, 2014 Place of Death: Defiance, Iowa SURVIVED BY wife Annette Kloewer of Defiance, IA; daughters Susan... Read More	JOHN A. KLOEWER July 3, 1946 - September 29, 2014 VISITATION Thursday October 2, 2014, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Pauley Jones - Harlan PRAYER SERVICE Thursday October 2, 2014, 7:00 PM at Pauley Jones - Harlan MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Friday October 3, 2014, 10:00 AM at St. Peter's Catholic Church BURIAL Friday October 3, 2014 at Harlan Cemetery FACTS Born: July 3, 1946 Place of Birth: Defiance, Iowa Death: September 29, 2014 Place of Death: Defiance, Iowa SURVIVED BY wife Annette Kloewer of Defiance, IA; daughters Susan Kloewer and Sara Kloewer both of Des Moines, IA; sisters: Kay (Jack) Cook of Omaha, NE, Janette (Robert) Dotzler of Earling, IA, Dorothy Johnston of Omaha, NE, Lorrene (Bernard) Assmann of Dunlap, IA, Jane (Eldon) Meyer of Lee's Summit, MO, Joan (John) Strudthoff of Woodstock, GA, and Suzanne (Delbert) Lehan of Marcus, IA; brothers: Bob (Karen) Kloewer of Defiance, IA and Rick (Nancy) Kloewer of Defiance, IA; and inlaws: Mickey Kloewer of Defiance, IA, Jane (Richard) Carey of Tucson, AZ, Gene Richard of Omaha, NE, Clyde Meyer of Omaha, NE, Harry (Carol) Ahrenholtz, Jr. of Jefferson, IA, Roger (Peg) Ahrenholtz of Manilla, IA, and Clark (Susan) Ahrenholtz of Elk Horn, IA PRECEDED IN DEATH BY mother Eva Kloewer; father Aloys Kloewer; brothers and sisters: Lucille Richards, Don Kloewer, and Mary Ann Meyer BIOGRAPHY John Allen Kloewer was born July 3, 1946 to Al and Eva Kloewer in Defiance, Iowa. He attended St. Paul’s Catholic School and graduated with the Class of 1964. On July 31, 1971, John was united in marriage to Annette Ahrenholtz at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance. They were blessed with two daughters, Susan Marie and Sara Ann. John lived in Defiance his entire life and worked various jobs as a carpenter, including owning his own carpentry business. John built his home forty-three years ago, and his carpentry skills and knowledge were sought out by many seeking his advice and help on projects. John also served as a volunteer for the Defiance Fire Department for many years and enjoyed attending conferences with his fellow volunteers. In 1991, John took over ownership of the pumping service business from his brother Don and for twenty-three years operated John Kloewer Pumping Service. He loved what he did for a living, especially visiting with his customers. His incredible work ethic and memory for details greatly contributed to his success in business. John’s family and friends were the most important things to him. He was involved with his daughters’ activities throughout their school careers, served on the Harlan Community High School Athletic Booster Club board and was an active member of his church where he served as an usher, Eucharistic minister and member of the finance council. John loved people and being social was important to him his entire life. He enjoyed attending family events and activities, being with his friends and dining out at local restaurants where he was known as a favorite customer. John died on September 29, 2014, at his home with his wife and daughters by his side following a courageous battle with liver cancer having attained the age of sixty-eight years, three months and twenty-six days. He is proceeded in death by his parents Al and Eva, his father- and mother-in law Harry and Annajean Ahrenholtz, his sisters Lucille Richards and Mary Ann Meyer and his brother Don. He is survived by his wife Annette of Defiance, Iowa; his daughters Susan Marie and Sara Ann of West Des Moines, Iowa; his siblings Kay and her husband Jack Cook of Omaha, Nebraska; Shun and her husband Bob Dotzler of Earling, Iowa; Dorothy Johnston of Omaha, Nebraska; Rene and her husband Bump Assmann of Dunlap, Iowa; Jane and her husband Eldon Meyer of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Joan and her husband Jack Strudthoff of Woodstock, Georgia; Bob Kloewer and his wife Karen of Defiance, Iowa; Suzanne and her husband Bert Lehan of Marcus, Iowa; and Rick Kloewer and his wife Nancy Kloewer of Defiance, Iowa; his sisters-in-law Mickey Kloewer of Defiance, Iowa and Jane and her husband Richard Carey of Tucson, Arizona; his brothers-in-law Gene Richards of Omaha, Nebraska; Clyde Meyer of Omaha, Nebraska; Harry Ahrenholtz Jr. and his wife Carol of Jefferson, Iowa; Roger Ahrenholtz and his wife Peg of Manilla, Iowa; and Clark Ahrenholtz and his wife Susan of Elk Horn, Iowa; many family members and countless friends. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * http://www.knodfm.com/obituaries.html Mass of Christian Burial for 68 year old John Allen Kloewer of Defiance will be held at 10am on Friday, October 3 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance. John passed away on Monday, September 29th. Survivors include his wife, Annette Kloewer of Defiance; daughters: Susan Marie Kloewer and Sara Ann Kloewer both of Des Moines; sisters: Kay (Jack) Cook and Dorothy Johnston all of Omaha, NE; Janette (Robert) Dotzler of Earling; Lorrene (Bernard) Assman of Dunlap; Jane (Eldon) Meyer of Lee's Summit, MO; Joan (John) Strudthoff of Woodstock, GA; Suzanne (Delbert) Lehan of Marcus, IA; 2 brothers: Bob (Karen) Kloewer and Rick (Nancy) Kloewer all of Defiance; sisters-in-law, Mickey Kloewer of Defiance and Jane (Richard) Carey of Tucson, AZ; brothers-in-law: Gene Richards and Clyde Meyer both of Omaha, NE; Harry (Carol) Ahrenholtz Jr of Jefferson; Roger (Peg) Ahrenholtz of Manilla; and Clark (Susan) Ahrenholtz of Elk Horn. Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements where visitation will be held from 5 to 9pm on Thursday, October 2 with a Prayer Service beginning at 7pm. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * http://www.kjan.com/index.php/2014/10/john-allen-kloewer-68-of-defiance-svcs-10314/ JOHN ALLEN KLOEWER, 68, of Defiance (Svcs. 10/3/14) OBITUARIES October 1st, 2014 by Ric Hanson JOHN ALLEN KLOEWER, 68, of Defiance, died Mon., Sept. 29th. A Mass of Christian Burial service for JOHN KLOEWER will be held 10-a.m. Fri., Oct. 3rd, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. Visitation at the funeral home is from 5-to 9-pm Thu., Oct. 2nd, with a Prayer Service at 7-p.m. JOHN KLOEWER is survived by: His wife – Annette Kloewer, of Defiance. His daughters – Susan Kloewer, and Sara Ann Kloewer, both of Des Moines. His brothers – Bob (Karen) Kloewer, and Rick (Nancy) Kloewer, all of Defiance. His sisters – Kay (Jack) Cook, of Omaha; Janette (Robert) Dotzier, of Earling; Dorothy Johnson, of Omaha; Lorrene (Bernard) Assmann, of Dunlap; Jane (Eldon) Meyer, of Lee’s Summit, MO; Joan (John) Strudhoff, of Woodstock, GA, & Suzanne (Delbert) Lehan, of Marcus, IA. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * from book: "1882~1982 Defiance (Iowa) Century Review" JOHN ALLEN KLOEWER John Allen Kloewer was born at his parents' home in Defiance July 3, 1946. His father, Aloysius John Kloewer, was born May 21, 1899 at Westphalia and his mother, Eva Marie Peerman Kloewer, was born March 31, 1906, at Irwin. He has three brothers and nine sisters. John married Annette Ahrenholtz at St. Peter's Church July 31, 1971. Annette was born at Manning December 28, 1948, to Harry Eugene Ahrenholtz Sr . and Annajean Errett Ahrenholtz. Harry was born at Manilla January 8, 1921, and Annajean was born in Center Township, Harlan, January 7, 1923. Annette's brothers and sisters are: Harry Jr., Roger, Marijean, Jane Cary, and Oark. Craig, Jackie and Cynthia are deceased. John is a carpenter for Reisz Construction in Denison. Annette graduated from Northwestern College, Orange City, with a B.S. degree. She is secretary for Ahrenholtz and Sons Ltd. at Defiance. Their home in Defiance was built by John in 1971. John serves as a volunteer fireman for the Defiance Fire Dept. and Annette has served as St. Peter's Grade School and High School C.C.D. Coordinator, Church and School Secretary, President of Women's Council 1980~81, and Education Representative on Parish Council. She is active in choir and serves as a lector. She is presently Coordinator of the Shelby County Fair Queen Contest. They have one daughter, Susan Marie, born October 27, 1981. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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John Allen Kloewer's memorial is located at: Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Shelby County, USA.
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John Allen Kloewer death on 29 Sep 2014 in Defiance, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.6594505
Longitude: -95.3281403

Family Members:

Parent

Aloysius John Kloewer

(1899 - 1961)

Eva Marie Peerman Kloewer

(1906 - 1992)

Spouse

Annette Ahrenholtz Kloewer

(1948 - unknow)

Siblings

Jeanette Marie “Shun” Kloewer Dotzler

(1929 - 2017)

Donald John Kloewer

(1932 - 2009)

Lorrene Theresa “Rene” Kloewer Assmann

(1936 - 2016)

Robert J. Kloewer

(1940 - unknow)

Mary Ann Kloewer Meyer

(1941 - 2012)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

2. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6422005, -95.4028015

3. Folck Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6198000, -95.2456000

4. Fairview Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5856500, -95.3207500

5. Saint Boniface Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7219009, -95.3944016

6. Rose Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7317009, -95.2767029

7. Bowmans Grove Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6617012, -95.2130966

8. Lee Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5555450, -95.2974981

9. Cuppys Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5643997, -95.2561035

10. Slates Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7605000, -95.2521000

11. Jacksonville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6488647, -95.1700211

12. Danway Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7296982, -95.1900024

13. Cass Township Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6272115, -95.4958362

14. Jacobson Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5277700, -95.2988900

15. Saint Marys Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

16. Olson Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5275002, -95.3806000

17. Washington Township Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

18. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

19. Heine Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5277500, -95.4033000

20. Red Line Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7178574, -95.1517029

21. Michaelsen Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7124000, -95.1463500

22. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

23. Oak Hill Cemetery
Irwin, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7813988, -95.2074966

24. Graceland Cemetery
Avoca, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4935989, -95.3368988