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Rachel Naoma Fatka Klocksiem

Birth	:	11 Jul 1916
Death	:	24 Jun 2015
Burial	:	Paton Cemetery, Paton, Greene County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1624985, -94.2433014
Description	:	Rachel Klocksiem, the daughter of Lewis and Lena (Shafer) Fatka, was born July 11, 1916 south of Boxholm, Iowa. She had four brothers and three sisters. She passed from this life on June 24, 2015 at Greene County Long Term Care Facility in Jefferson, Iowa. Rachel was 98 years, 11 months and 13 days of age. When Rachel was about five, the family moved to a farm south of Paton which would become central to her life. Rachel graduated from Paton Consolidated School in 1934. That fall she entered Iowa Methodist School of Nurses’... Read More	Rachel Klocksiem, the daughter of Lewis and Lena (Shafer) Fatka, was born July 11, 1916 south of Boxholm, Iowa. She had four brothers and three sisters. She passed from this life on June 24, 2015 at Greene County Long Term Care Facility in Jefferson, Iowa. Rachel was 98 years, 11 months and 13 days of age. When Rachel was about five, the family moved to a farm south of Paton which would become central to her life. Rachel graduated from Paton Consolidated School in 1934. That fall she entered Iowa Methodist School of Nurses’ Training in Des Moines. She graduated as a registered nurse and worked at Iowa Methodist Hospital. On November 25, 1937, Rachel married Howard W. Klocksiem at the Evangelical Church in Paton, Iowa. They had been neighbors and childhood sweethearts. Three sons and one daughter were born to this union. They lived in Iowa City where Rachel was a nurse before returning to Paton for Howard to farm. Rachel gardened, canned and froze produce. She was a wonderful cook and baker. She enjoyed Minnesota and Canada fishing trips with Howard . After 33 years of marriage Rachel returned to nursing for eight years at Jefferson Manor. After retiring, she began quilting. She completed 12 quilt tops for four children and eight grandchildren. She enjoyed embroidery, latch hook and reading. Rachel and Howard lived on the farm until February of 1982 when they moved into Paton. After 63 years of marriage, Howard passed away in 1999. Rachel then made her home at Greene County Long Term Care Facility where she stayed active until her death. Church was a very important part of the Klocksiem family. They were members of Evangelical Church. It became Evangelical United Brethren Church and then Salem United Methodist Church. Rachel and Howard were very active throughout their lives. Rachel was a United Methodist Women’s officer and sang in choir. Rachel is survived by three children and spouses, a daughter-in-law, eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and two sisters. Her parents, husband, son Rolland, four brothers: Wilbur, Howard, Paul, and Warner who died in infancy and a sister, Nada Estes, preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at 10:30 A.M. Monday, June 29, 2015, from Salem United Methodist Church in Paton with Rev. David Arulnathan officiating. Burial was in Paton Township Cemetery near Paton. “How Great Thou Art” and “This is My Father’s World” were sung by the congregation, and “Hymn of Promise” was sung by Doyle Carlson and Danille Curtis. Serving as casket bearers were Dale Klocksiem, Denise Taylor, Jaymie Beal, Roger Klocksiem, Rhonda Smith, Wyatt Klocksiem and Hollie Dickinson. Brown Funeral Home of Jefferson served the family. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1920 United States Federal Census Home in 1920: Grant, Boone, Iowa Race: White Relation to Head of House: Daughter Father's Name: Lewis H Fatka Father's Birthplace: Indiana Mother's Name: Lenna M Fatka Mother's Birthplace: Illinois Able to Speak English: Yes Household Members: Lewis H Fatka 32 Lenna M Fatka 32 Ratchel Fatka 3 Wilbur Fatka 2 1930 U. S. Federal Census Home in 1930: Paton, Greene, Iowa Attended School: Yes Able to Read and Write: Yes Household Members: Lewis H Fatka 41 Lena Fatka 42 Rachel N Fatka 13 Wilber W Fatka 11 Howard L Fatka 10 Paul E Fatka 9 Fern H Fatka 7 Ruth M Fatka 1 8/12 Leonard Osbourn 55 U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 Name: Rachel Fatka Residence Year: 1935 Street address: 7 Pleasant V Residence Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA Occupation: Student Nurse Publication Title: Des Moines, Iowa, City Directory, 1935 Iowa Marriage Records Name: Rachel Naoma Fatka Birth Place: Boxholm, Iowa Residence Place: Paton, Iowa Marriage Age: 22 Marriage Date: 25 Nov 1937 Marriage Place: Paton, Iowa, Iowa Father: Lewis H Fatka Mother: Lena M Shafer Spouse: Howard Wesslie Klocksiem Spouse Marriage Age: 23 Spouse Birth Place: Paton, Iowa Spouse Residence: Paton, Iowa Spouse Father: Henry F Klocksiem Spouse Mother: Anna Gertrude Gerwig

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Latitude: 42.1624985
Longitude: -94.2433014

Family Members:

Parent

Lewis Henry Fatka

(1887 - 1966)

Lena Mary Shafer Fatka

(1886 - 1976)

Spouse

Howard Wesley Klocksiem

(1914 - 1999)

Siblings

Paul Edward Fatka

(1921 - 1979)

Fern H. Fatka Mead

(1922 - 2016)

Warner James Fatka

(1924 - 1924)

Nada June Fatka Estes

(1930 - 2012)

Children

Rolland Paul “Rollie” Klocksiem

(1943 - 1995)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Paton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1624985, -94.2433014

2. Dawson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1655998, -94.3283005

3. Renner Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1380420, -94.1256570

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Coordinate: 42.2583008, -94.2331009

5. Swedish Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2175000, -94.1065000

6. Lawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1771011, -94.0867996

7. Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1369019, -94.0852966

8. Grand Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0786018, -94.1157990

9. Gowrie Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2813988, -94.3043976

10. Mount Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0266000, -94.2325000

11. Beaver Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0462000, -94.1446000

12. Junction Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0236015, -94.2593994

13. Maple Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0793690, -94.0859890

14. Maas Cemetery
Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0908012, -94.0618973

15. Pilot Mound Cemetery
Pilot Mound, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1636200, -94.0282600

16. Christ the King Catholic Cemetery
Dayton, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2601929, -94.0727539

17. Dayton Cemetery
Dayton, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2675000, -94.0755000

18. Highland Township Cemetery
Churdan, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1518310, -94.4699120

19. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Jefferson, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0289001, -94.3818970

20. Reading Cemetery
Farnhamville, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2593994, -94.4325027

21. Jefferson Cemetery
Jefferson, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0133018, -94.3591995

22. Runyan Cemetery
Pilot Mound, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1749992, -94.0015030

23. Our Saviour Cemetery
Callender, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3396988, -94.3153000

24. Linn Cemetery
Pilot Mound, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2045330, -93.9970230