Kleinpaste, Kathleen L. (1925 – 2006)

NELSON, BERG, KLEINPASTE, RUTSTEIN, MCDOUGALL, ROWAN, ORR, HUBER, STONE, PABEN, STOFFERSON

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 8/26/2013 at 18:38:13

Name of deceased: Kathleen Louise Kleinpaste (nee Berg)

Aged: 80 yrs, 8 mo, 3 days

Residence: Harlan, IA

Born: June 10, 1925, on her grandparents’ farm in Cuppy’s Grove, IA

Died: March 13, 2006, Harlan, IA (cancer)

Funeral services: memorial service, Saturday, March 18, at Elm Crest (IA) Community Chapel. A subsequent service and final burial was held in Clarks Grove, IA later that spring.

Survived by: Husband of 63 years, Harold Kleinpaste of Harlan, IA; sons, Dan Kleinpaste (spouse, Pat) of Harlan, IA, Bob Kleinpaste (spouse, Sandy) of Baltimore, MD., daughters, Paula McDougall (spouse, Bill Rutstein) of Deephaven, MN., Lisa Rowan (spouse, Pete) of St. Paul, MN., grandchildren, Lindsey McDougall (spouse, Bob Orr), Julie Rowan (spouse, Max), Dana Kleinpaste, Michael McDougall, Angie Rowan, Jessie Rowan, Deb Huber (spouse, Troy), Deanna Stone (spouse, Rob), Dawn Paben (spouse, Justin); great-grandchildren, Madalynn Stone and Malia Paben

Predeceased by: Parents, Neil Berg and Nellie (nee Nelson) Berg; 3 brothers; daughter-in-law, Nancy (nee Stofferson) Kleinpaste

Education: She was an honor student at and graduate of Albert Lea (MN) High School.

Religious affiliation: no information provided

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Harold Kleinpaste; Aug. 5, 1942; place not provided

Employment: Kathleen first began working outside the home in 1960 for attorney Gerald Larson, as well as for the local Savings and Loan. When the family moved to Minneapolis in 1964, Kathleen continued working and became the administrative assistant to the principal at North Junior High School. Kathleen loved the years she spent at the school and she and Harold cherished the many friendships that developed during those years. Kathleen later went on to become a highly successful real estate agent in the Minneapolis area.

When Kathleen and Harold retired, they spent winters at their property in Green Valley, AZ. and the remainder of the year in Green Lake, WI. In 2003 Kathleen and Harold purchased an apartment at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan, IA.

Hobbies/Interests: With her husband, Kathleen participated in community and church activities and traveled extensively throughout the world. During her time in Green Lake, Kathleen conducted tours of the area for the Green Lake Conference Center and, in 2002, authored and published a historic book about the area. The book, “Just Do It Jessie’s Way,” was a success and she went on to speak at many community events. Kathleen’s ability to play the piano by ear resulted in many years of personal enjoyment and professional success, but the most satisfying aspect of her gift was the fun she had entertaining friends and family.

Sources: ancestry.com, albertleatribune.com