Klahn, Don E.

KLAHN, RITTER, LIEDORFF, SMITH

Posted By: Ruth - Volunteer
Date: 2/12/2013 at 14:41:52

Don E. Klahn, 80, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Friday February 8, 2013 in Gaymont Nursing Center, Norwalk, Ohio where he has resided for the past two years due to his health.

Don was born in Big Rock, Iowa and resided in that area until he went to the University of Iowa and graduated with a degree in Commerce and a major in accounting. He spent most of his years in the Kansas City and Grandview, Missouri area. He owned Klahn Accounting and two Century 21 offices plus many rental properties. Don resided in Norwalk for the past three years.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy (Ritter) Klahn of Norwalk, Ohio, and by his children, Dennis (Nancy) Klahn of Poway, California, Ronald (Jarice) Klahn of Melba, Idaho, and Steven Klahn of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Don is also survived by his step children, Andrew (Robin) Liedorff of Norwalk, Ohio, Wayne Liedorff of Norwalk, Ohio, Brian (Bridgette) Liedorff of Monroeville, Ohio, by his mother- in-law, Jean Smith of Norwalk, Ohio, by his 5 grandchildren, Bradley, Brian and Kathryn Klahn of Poway, California, Jared and Shanna Klahn of Melba, Idaho, and two step grandchildren, Connor and Collin Liedorff of Norwalk, Ohio. He also leaves many friends that he has made in his years in the Kansas City area.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Luetta Klahn and by his brother, Doren Klahn of Wheatland, Iowa.

Friends may call on Saturday February 16, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Chapman Funeral Home, Wheatland, Iowa. Officiating will be John Cofield. Interment will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Wheatland.

Memorial contributions may be made to Stein Hospice Service, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio 44870, to Gaymont Nursing Home Library, 66 Norwood Avenue, Norwalk, Ohio 44857 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, Illinois 60601-7633.

To send condolences to the Don E. Klahn family, send e-mails to: director@chapmanfh.com