Klein, LeAnn Viola (Herbst) (1967 - 2023)

KLEIN, HERBST, RIESGAARD, LOHRMANN, POWERS, CRINKLAW, GRUBB, MIKELS, THILGES, SPERLING, ALEX

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 12/29/2023 at 14:10:33

Name of deceased: LeAnn Viola Klein (nee Herbst)

Aged: 56 yrs, 2 mo, 8 days

Residence: Harlan, IA

Born: Oct. 4, 1967; Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Died: Dec. 12, 2023; at home, Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Celebration of Life to be held at a later date

Survived by: Children, Cody Klein of Avoca, IA, Ashley Riesgaard of Underwood, IA, Bailey Klein of Earling, IA, and Sam Klein of Avoca, IA; mother, Constance Herbst and stepfather, Larry Lohrmann of Deloit IA; 9 grandchildren; sister, Robin (spouse, Tom) Powers of Harlan, IA; nieces and nephews, Amber Powers (spouse, Cameron Crinklaw), Tiffany Powers, Lacey (spouse, Eric) Grubb, Tyler Powers (spouse, Tanisha Mikels), Shelby (spouse, Derek) Thilges, Seth Sperling, and Shayla Alex; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Father, Leonard Herbst; brother, Mark Alex

Education: Attended New Park Elementary School, Harlan, IA; she graduated from Harlan (IA) High School, Class of 1986. After her high school graduation, LeAnn attended Iowa Western Tech Community College and graduated in 1989 as an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse).

Religious affiliation: Baptized at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Harlan, IA

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Jim “Sparky” Klein; Nov. 3, 1990; St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Earling, IA

Employment: Employed at the VA Medical Center for several years and loved her job. She was forced to retire early due to nerve damage from chemo treatment after she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Hobbies/Interests: A talented artist, she enjoyed drawing, glass etching and painting; thoroughly enjoyed fishing

Sources: kjan.com; pauleyjones.com