Klynsma, Franklin LeRoy 1937-2004

KLYNSMA, UITTENBOGAARD

Posted By: Joleen Vande Kamp (email)
Date: 3/3/2010 at 11:42:32

Born April 2, 1927 Hospers, IA
Died June 12, 2004 Sioux City, IA
Funeral 10 AM Tuesday, June 15, 2004 First Evangelical Free Church
Officiant Rev Verlyn Schaap
Music: Erlene Johnson, organist
Frank's grandchildren
Casket bearers: David Klynsma, Blake Klynsma,Adam Klynsma, Allex Klynsma,Josh Heyer, Drew Horstman, Zach Horstman, Peter Vander Tuig
Interment Logan Park Cemetery in Sioux City, IA

Franklin LeRoy Klynsma was born on April 2, 1937 in Hospers IA to John and Margaret Klynsma. He grew up in Hospers with his brother, Norm, and sisters Joleen and Carolyn and many cousins.
After graduating from Western Christian, he joined the Army and was stationed in Okinawa. While there he met his "doll" Marjorie Dietz. They married on Aug. 21, 1959, in Haward, WI. They moved to Hospers and then to Sioux City. They had 4 children: Cathy, Steve, Brenda, and Ken.
Frank owned Canteen Service in Sioux City with his father. He then worked as a salesman for Molstad Distributing. Upon the sale of Molstad's to Wintronics, he was made company president. He retired in 2001.
Frank had a strong faith that he shared with everyone he met. He was a leader in the First Christian Ref Church in Sioux City and a prayer warrior in the planting of a new church, Friendship Community in Sergeant Bluff.
His many interests included travel, camping, coin collecting and reading. He had a special love for children and a passionate love for his grandchildren.
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