HAAGENSON, Thelma E. M. (1914-2000)

HAAGENSON, KLUCKHOHN, LARSON, BUTCHER, WEBER, HANSON, FIEST

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society (email)
Date: 12/9/2012 at 21:29:04

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THELMA EDNA MAY KLUCKHOHN (LARSON) HAAGENSON.
Born: Thursday, May 14, 1914
Died: Sunday, November 5, 2000

FUNERAL SERVICES
United Methodist Church Klemme, Iowa
Wednesday, November 8, 2000-10:30 a.m.

OFFICIATING
Pastor Curtis DeVance

Thelma Edna May Kluckhohn (Larson) Haagenson, the only daughter of Fred and Naomi (Butcher) Kluckhohn was born May 14, 1914, at home in Klemme. She was baptized and confirmed at the Klemme United Methodist Church. She attended Klemme public schools and graduated with the class of 1932. Thelma was an active member of the Camp Fire Girls, Blue Birds, and the Rainbow of the Rebakah Lodge. One could always find Thelma working at the G.W. Kluckhohn & Sons Store in Klemme.

On June 20, 1935, Rev. William Zabilka united Thelma E. Kluckhohn and Carold E. L. Larson of Forest City, in marriage. For one year the young couple lived near Lake Mills, farming with Carold's father. In 1936, the Larson family relocated to Klemme due to the purchase of the Ludeke farm just west of Klemme on Hwy. 69. Within the same year Carold and Thelma built,
on the site of and old sorghum mill, the Larson Standard Service Station. During the time they spent managing the service station, Thelma gave birth to two sons, Robert D. Larson and Craig E. Larson. Two years later on July 27, 1968, Carold died. After the loss of her husband Thelma continued to live on the Larson farm.

She was an active member of the Klemme United Methodist Church by volunteering in the Choir, and sharing her beautiful voice, as she would sing solos at special events. She also taught Sunday School and Bible School classes. Thelma enjoyed the company of other people and enjoyed the peacefulness in fishing. She loved cheering her sons on during their baseball and basketball games.

Thelma met Richard D. Haagenson of Leland. On February 14, 1976, they were united in marriage at the United Methodist Church in Klemme by Pastor Milo Lee of Klemme and Rev. George Brighton of Lake View, a classmate of Richard. During this time of commitment Fred Kluckhohn, 88, walked Thelma down the aisle. Richard was employed at Forest City Co-op Oil Company at the
Leland station. In July 1976, Richard and Thelma moved near Williams, IA; to help Thelma's son, Craig to manage the DX HaLa Service Station and convenience store on the Boon Docks corner, off of 1-35. In 1980 they moved into the town of Williams where Thelma was a custodian in the offices of Grow Mark Plan and later on Richard would join her. For the next 11 years,
Thelma's father would live with them after the death of his wife Naomi. On June 26, 1993, they resided at the farm west of Klemme in their mobile home. Thelma had a great love and devotion towards her family leaving; Robert Larson and Jean Weber of Klemme, IA; Craig Larson and daughter-in-law, Sharon of Klemme, IA; grandchildren, Kay (Larson) and husband, Roger Hanson, Scott Larson and wife, Jill of Garner, IA; Michael Larson of Dickinson, ND; Michele Fiest and her husband, David of Velva ND; 8 great-grandchildren, Danielle, Megan and Mathew Hanson of Klemme; Morgan and Holden Larson of Garner; Danielle, Brittany and Kaitlin Fiest of ND.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Carold on July 27, 1968. Her 2nd husband, Richard on June 8, 2000; great-grandson David, an aunt in Michigan and many cousins.

MUSIC
Madelyn Priebe — organist

CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS
"Sweet Hour Of Prayer"
"In The Garden"
"Let There Be Peace In The Valley"

USHERS
Everett Guth
Robert Scott

INTERMENT
Ell Township Cemetery Klemme, Iowa

HONORARY BEARERS
Danielle Hanson
Morgan Larson
Brittany Fiest
Megan Hanson
Mathew Hanson
Holden Larson
Danielle Fiest
Kaitlin Fiest

CASKET BEARERS
Daryl Brager
Ronald Brozik
Joel Back
Jeff Weber
Ardell Flaten
Rob Lau

Arrangements Under The Direction Of
Tenold Funeral Homes
Klemme—Belmond

source: funeral card