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Herbert J. Klarner

February 26, 1924 — May 17, 2012

Herbert J. Klarner, age 88, of Appleton, passed away on Thursday evening, May 17, 2012. He fought a valiant battle to overcome the injuries from his fall. Herb was born on February 26, 1924, in Seymour, to the late Edward and Christina (Ulman) Klarner. He married Gladys Wolff on October 6, 1945, in Seymour. Herb retired from hauling milk for Morning Glory in 1989. In his retirement he enjoyed home maintenance, his garden, his lawn, his tractor, and especially the time spent with his grandchildren.
Herb is survived by his wife, Gladys Klarner: his children, Ken Klarner, Mary Ann (Jim) Tellock, and Jane (Dennis) Nagreen. He has four grandchildren, Derek (Anna) Nagreen, Bradley Nagreen (fiancée Kristine McCall), Michelle Tellock and Jason Tellock. Herb enjoyed his grandchildren and is very proud of them. He will be greatly missed by all. Surviving sisters are Rosella Laabs, Marie DeKeyser, and brothers Edward Klarner and Melvin (Nancy) Klarner and sister-in-law Lucy Klarner. He has many nieces and nephews as well as grand-nieces and nephews.
Herb was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred (Clyde) Campbell; his brothers, Robert Klarner, Norman (Betty) Klarner and a baby brother Norbert; his sister-in-law, Betty Klarner; and his brother-in-law, Bob Laabs.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at ST. JOHN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 1130 W. Marquette Street, Appleton, with Dr. Rev. Tom Fritz and Connie Perry, LLM officiating. Friends may call at the Wichmann Funeral Home, Appleton, on Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and again on Tuesday directly at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Entombment will be in Highland Memorial Park. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the physicians and staff at Theda Clark—ICU, and family physician Dr. Gene Rigstad, for their loving care of Herb in his final days. The family would also like to thank Chaplain Mark, Pastor Tom Fritz and Connie Perry, for their support and concern. A memorial has been established in his name. Online condolences can be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com

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