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LaVertus F. “Verdy” Klocke

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Birth	:	29 Sep 1926 Randolph, Cedar County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	1 Feb 2008 Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Martins Cemetery, Cascade, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2990000, -91.0226800
Description	:	LaVertus F. "Verdy" Klocke, 81 of 1101 4th Ave SE, Cascade, Iowa, died at 8:00 a.m., Friday, February 1, 2008 at Luther Manor in Dubuque, Iowa. Friends and relatives of Verdy may call from 2 to 9 p.m., Monday, February 4, 2008 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa, where a wake service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Services for Verdy will be held at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa, with Rev. Douglas Loecke officiating. Burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Cascade,... Read More	LaVertus F. "Verdy" Klocke, 81 of 1101 4th Ave SE, Cascade, Iowa, died at 8:00 a.m., Friday, February 1, 2008 at Luther Manor in Dubuque, Iowa. Friends and relatives of Verdy may call from 2 to 9 p.m., Monday, February 4, 2008 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa, where a wake service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Services for Verdy will be held at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa, with Rev. Douglas Loecke officiating. Burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Cascade, with full Military Honors afforded by the Cascade American Legion Post #528. Taps will be played by a nephew, Bob Grote. Verdy was born September 29, 1926 in Randolph, Nebraska, son of John J. and Catherine (Weis) Klocke. He received his education in the former St. Francis School in Randolph, NE. On June 2, 1947 he was united in marriage to Rita Kramer in Defiance, IA. Verdy farmed in Randolph, NE until 1956 when the moved to Cascade where Verdy farmed until his retirement. Verdy was a World War II Marine Veteran. He was a member of the Cascade American Legion Post #528 and a member of St. Matthias Parish in Cascade. Verdy was a recipient of the Dubuque County Conservation Award. Verdy loved his wife, Rita, his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed working on the farm, playing cards with everybody while munching on his peanuts, going to McDermott's, and Marilyn's for coffee. Verdy never lost his wit and sense of humor…even in his last days. He is survived by his wife, Rita Klocke of Cascade, IA, five children, Linda Klocke of Chicago, IL, Kathy (Bernie) McDermott of Worthington, IA, Darlene Walsh of Bellevue, IA, Tom (Donna) Klocke, and Vic (Lori) Klocke both of Cascade, IA; nine grandchildren, Trista Kluesner, Travis McDermott, Jennifer Steines, Tim Walsh, Melissa Sweeney, Stephanie Klocke, Jake Klocke, Mandy Bohlken and Paige Klocke; nine great grandchildren, Aiden, Halle and Julia McDermott, Taylor, Trevor and Ty Kluesner, Keegan and Aubree Steines, and Brennan Bohlken; two brothers, Alex and Elmer Klocke both of Cascade, IA; and a sister, Marjorie VanSlyke of Randolph, NE. He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Timothy John Klocke on August 13, 1968; one grandson, Jason McDermott and one sister, Adeline Kramer. Memorials for Verdy may be given to the Alzheimer's Association or Hospice of Dubuque. The family of Verdy would like to thank the staff of Luther Manor, especially Marsha, Lynn and Alex and the staff of Hospice of Dubuque, especially, Dawn and Sheila. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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LaVertus F. “Verdy” Klocke's memorial is located at: Saint Martins Cemetery, Cascade, Dubuque County, USA.
When did LaVertus F. “Verdy” Klocke death?
LaVertus F. “Verdy” Klocke death on 1 Feb 2008 in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.2990000
Longitude: -91.0226800

Family Members:

Parent

John J. Klocke

(1890 - 1958)

Catherine “Katie” Weis Klocke

(1888 - 1956)

Spouse

Rita Mary Kramer Klocke

(1925 - 2012)

Siblings

Alex J. Klocke

(1913 - 2008)

Marjorie Magdaline Klocke Van Slyke

(1922 - 2018)

Children

Timothy John Klocke

(1955 - 1968)

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Coordinate: 42.2990000, -91.0226800

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Coordinate: 42.3888926, -90.9268006

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Coordinate: 42.3342000, -90.8715000

14. Saint Paul Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3931007, -91.1260986

15. Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2079200, -91.1420500

16. Saint Patricks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2882996, -90.8482971

17. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2606010, -91.1905975

18. Clay Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1721992, -90.9800034

19. Oakwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2322006, -91.1761017

20. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4339981, -91.0139999

21. Scotch Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1657982, -91.0635986

22. Worthington Baptist Cemetery
Worthington, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4119360, -91.1324930

23. Chestnut Street Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2382940, -91.1924700

24. Grand Street Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2369690, -91.1922590