Blanche LeClere 1875-1940

LECLERE, DIAL

Posted By: Ann Krumme (email)
Date: 5/17/2008 at 17:52:13

Mrs. Frank LeClere Passes

Mrs. Frank LeClere, who for 30 years was an instructor in the grades of the Waukon public school, passed away Thursday in the Lutheran hospital at La Crosse following an operation for the removal of a goiter. She had been failing in health for some time prior to the operation.

As Blanche Dial, the deceased was born at Rossville on July 29, 1875, where she spent her childhood, later receiving her education in the Waukon public schools. Most of the 30 years spent with the public school here, she served as instructor in the fifth grade, a position which she filled with thorough efficiency. Following many intellectual pursuits, she was a member of the Browning literary club and of the local chapter of the Eastern Star.

Her marriage to Frank LeClere took place on May 30, 1930, a short time after her retirement from teaching duties. Besides her husband, surviving is a stepson, Harold LeClere of La Crosse, Wis. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Bessie and Frances, and a brother, Harry Dial.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock in the Presbyterian church with the Rev. August Grossheim officiating and burial was in Oakland cemetery. Among the many in attendance were members of the school board and faculty, wno paid tribute to the well known lady.

~Allamakee Journal and Lansing Mirror
Wednesday November 13, 1940