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Wayne Robert Kletsch

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Birth	:	21 May 1920 Kelso, Cowlitz County, Washington, USA
Death	:	19 Dec 2012 Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Green Hills Memorial Gardens, Kelso, Cowlitz County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.1632990, -122.8869860
Description	:	The Daily News Longview, WA Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 Obitaury Wayne R. Kletsch Wayne Robert Kletsch, 92, died Dec. 19, 2012, at his Longview home. He was born May 21, 1920, in Kelso, as the second-youngest of nine children born to a pioneer Cowlitz County family. His family farmed the fields along the Columbia River where industrial mills now stand. He attended grade school at Wallace Elementary and graduated from Kelso High School in 1938. Wayne joined the Marines in December 1941 and served in the Pacific region for four years during World War II. He worked... Read More	The Daily News Longview, WA Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 Obitaury Wayne R. Kletsch Wayne Robert Kletsch, 92, died Dec. 19, 2012, at his Longview home. He was born May 21, 1920, in Kelso, as the second-youngest of nine children born to a pioneer Cowlitz County family. His family farmed the fields along the Columbia River where industrial mills now stand. He attended grade school at Wallace Elementary and graduated from Kelso High School in 1938. Wayne joined the Marines in December 1941 and served in the Pacific region for four years during World War II. He worked at Long-Bell Lumber Company, which later became International Paper Company. He retired after approximately 40 years of service as manager of the flakeboard plant. He loved to fish, hunt, camp and garden. The outdoors was where he was the happiest. He was a Boy Scout leader for many years and took large troops on camping trips at least once a month, even in the winter. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a former member of Toastmasters. Wayne is survived by his wife of 68 years, Norma; two children, Merrilee Bauman and Doug (Melody) Kletsch; three grandchildren, Jeff (Pam) Bauman, Brad (Heather) Bauman and Heidi (Andrew) Keimig; four great-grandchildren, Eric, Alex, Josiah and Myia Bauman; and many nieces, cousins and extended relatives. He was preceded in death by his siblings. A private family service has been held. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Community Home Health & Hospice, P.O. Box 2067, Longview, WA 98632. Arrangements are by Cascade Northwest Funeral Chapel at Green Hills Memorial Gardens & Crematory.

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Wayne Robert Kletsch's memorial is located at: Green Hills Memorial Gardens, Kelso, Cowlitz County, USA.
When did Wayne Robert Kletsch death?
Wayne Robert Kletsch death on 19 Dec 2012 in Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 46.1632990
Longitude: -122.8869860

Family Members:

Parent

Charles F Kletsch

(1872 - 1936)

Evelyn Mary Allen Kletsch

(1880 - 1965)

Siblings

Iva M. Kletsch Proshold

(1900 - 1989)

Elmer Frederick Kletsch

(1901 - 1989)

Henry Earl Kletsch

(1902 - 1973)

Ernest Charles Kletsch

(1907 - 1985)

Minnie Kletsch Oliver

(1911 - 1944)

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1. Green Hills Memorial Gardens
Kelso, Cowlitz County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1632990, -122.8869860

2. Cowlitz View Memorial Gardens
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Coordinate: 46.1530210, -122.8955570

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Coordinate: 46.1507550, -122.9180490

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Coordinate: 46.2113000, -122.9625000

7. Rose Valley Cemetery
Kelso, Cowlitz County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0964012, -122.8452988

8. Smith-Tucker Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.2398730, -122.8872470

9. Coffin Rock Burial Ground
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Coordinate: 46.1284000, -122.9890000

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Coordinate: 46.0887130, -122.9331040

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12. Knights of Pythias Cemetery
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13. Mount Solo Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.1566153, -123.0178058

14. Longview Memorial Park
Longview, Cowlitz County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1610985, -123.0203018

15. Green Mountain Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.0982890, -122.9944330

16. Hudson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.0982560, -122.9967880

17. Gilbreath-Moeck Grave
Rainier, Columbia County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0868480, -122.9819160

18. Woodbine Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.0825540, -122.9979860

19. Jackson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.2694016, -122.9377975

20. IOOF Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.2757988, -122.8902969

21. Whittle and Hubbard Cemetery
Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2736015, -122.9242020

22. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Kelso, Cowlitz County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0536003, -122.8305969

23. Prescott Cemetery
Columbia County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0332985, -122.8930969

24. Welter Family Cemetery
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