Klemme, Harvey Roger 1928-2016

KLEMME, TAPPER, MOREHEAD

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 8/3/2017 at 17:00:44

Harvey Klemme, 87, of Akron, Iowa passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Akron Care Center in Akron.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A. in Akron. Reverend Jim Berka will officiate. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 18, 2016 at the Carlsen Funeral Home – Schroeder Chapel in Akron.

Harvey Roger Klemme was born June 8, 1928 on the family farm near Akron, Iowa, the son of Fred and Etta (Tapper) Klemme. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church – Preston Township. He attended country school in Plymouth County and later high school in Le Mars.

He was united in marriage to Betty Morehead on June 12, 1948 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Early on, they lived in Le Mars until moving to a farm near Akron in mid 1950’s where Harvey farmed. In 1963, they moved to Akron. Harvey worked for various agriculture businesses in Akron, including the Brodie Implement and the Farmers Coop. He also owned and operated Akron Feed and Grain for several years. Harvey also enjoyed trucking; he hauled grain for area farmers until he retired at the age of 84. Harvey also managed the Akron Golf Course for many years.

Harvey was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Akron, having help usher and served on church council. Through the years, Harvey enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing, and playing cards. He also enjoyed going for coffee with his buddies in Akron. But most of all, he loved the times spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of over 67 years, Betty of Akron; a daughter: Angela Hansen of Austin, MN; two sons: David (Sharon) Klemme of Akron and Scott (Stephani) Klemme of Akron; 6 grandchildren: Troy Hansen of Minneapolis, MN, Derek (Missy) Hansen of Austin, MN, Dustin (Melinda) Appley of Akron, Paul Klemme of Akron, Brooke (Tom) Huls of Akron, and Traci (Mitch) DeRocher of Akron; 15 grandchildren; a brother: Lowell Klemme of Le Mars, IA; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons in infancy; twin granddaughters: Jodi and Jennifer Klemme; a son in law: Dan Hansen; his sister: Irene Kruse; and 5 brothers: Benny in infancy, Arnold Klemme, Norman Klemme, Alvin Klemme, and Leonard Klemme.

Carlsen Funeral Homes
Akron, Iowa