Elsbernd, Florine Mary (Herold) Klimesh -- 1934 - 2010
ELSBERND, KLEMISH, HEROLD, HOUDEK, KOENIG, BOUSKA, BEASTROM, BEDNAR STOCKDALE, HAGEMAN, BEDNAR, MOSHIER, KURT, GRAY, STRUCK, SHIMEK WESTON
Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 7/5/2012 at 17:04:14
Florine Klimesh Elsbernd, age 76, of Spillville, IA, died Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Wellington Place in Decorah, IA following a long courageous battle with cancer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 27, 2010, at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville, IA, with Rev. Donald Hawes presiding. Burial will be in the St. Clements Cemetery, Spillville, IA.
Friends may call from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m., on Sunday, December 26, 2010, at the Balik Funeral Home in Spillville, IA, and after 10:00 a.m., at the church on Monday.
In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established in Florine's name.
Florine Mary Klimesh was born on May 19, 1934, to Frank and Gertrude (Houdek) Herold.On May 4, 1953, Florine married Walter Klimesh at St. Clements Catholic Church, rural Spillville. They were the last couple to be married at St. Clements. To this union, six children were born: Sally, Sherry, Ken, Peggy, Jean and Paul. Walter and Florine farmed for 25 years on a farm located 5 miles north of Spillville. In 1978, they built a new home in Spillville. Florine, who always enjoyed painting, found she could do this for others, both interior and exterior. To her, this was great fun and not work. She was one of several people who helped restore the St. Wenceslaus Church alters when they were put back in place in 1983. Walter and Florine were departmental in getting St. Clements Church cleaned and back in church form starting in 1987. Florine also kept busy managing the Inwood Ballroom in Spillville for several summers. She worked at Hart’s Bakery in Decorah and Main Street Mini Mart, Spillville. She cooked lunches at CFS, Spillville Center for many years. She loved to fish whether it was in Canada, the mighty Mississippi, the Upper Iowa or just the Bohemian Creek for trout. She was never one to sit idle. She always had a big garden and enjoyed canning the fruits of her labor. While watching TV she was busy cross stitching quilt tops. More than 50 quilts are keeping family and friends warm. Florine was a life time member of St. Wenceslaus Parish, where she also attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School. She served on the parish council, held office for the St. Wenceslaus Ladies guild, and worked on mission projects. On August 23, 1997, Florine married Romuald Elsbernd at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Spillville. Romuald and Florine spent many week-ends dancing at polka fests.
Florine is survived by her husband: Romuald Elsbernd, Ossian, IA, Four daughters: Sally (Brad) Koenig, Waverly, IA, Sherry (Steve) Bouska, Ridgeway, IA, Peggy (Dave) Beastrom, Cedar Rapids, IA, Jean (Brett) Bednar, Cedar Rapids, IA. One son: Paul (Connie) Klimesh, Winterset, IA. One Daughter in law: Pat (Mark) Klimesh of Ridgeway. Fifteen grandchildren: Blaine Koenig, Tracy (Travis) Stockdale, Mark (Tish) Bouska, Randy Bouska, Jenn (Monty) Mosier, Karla (Reid) Hageman, Michelle (Andy) Gray, Jason Klimesh, Corbin Beastrom, Carly Beastrom, Brady Bednar, Evan Bednar, Landon Klimesh, Riley Klimesh, and Parker Klimesh. Nine great-grandchildren: Natalie Moshier, Kenna, Owen and Henry Hageman, Garrick and Gavin Stockdale, Carter Kurt, Cole Bouska and Hudson Gray. Romuald’s four children and their families. One brother: Floyd (Connie) Herold, Decorah, IA. Three sisters-in- law: Arlene Klimesh, Ft. Atkinson, IA, Dolores Struck, Cedar Rapids, IA and Betty (Vic) Shimek, Rochester, MN. and 20 nieces and nephews.
Florine was preceded in death by her husband: Walter in 1994, Son: Ken in 2002, Parents: Frank in 1973 and Gertrude in 2003, Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Clarence and Pauline Malek, Stanley Klimesh, Angeline and Elmer Weston, Leonard and Cecilia Klimesh, Ken Struck, Joseph Klimesh and Walters parents: Joseph in 1967, and Albina in 1963.
Source: Schluter - Balik Funeral Home database
St. Clements Cemetery
Winneshiek Obituaries maintained by Bruce Kuennen.
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