"I was so sorry to hear of your fathers death. my deepest sympathy to all the family, from a former neighbor who fondly remembers sharing his childhood with you."
In loving memory of
Edwin H. Kluemper
October 9, 1918 - November 11, 2010
Edwin H. Kluemper, age 92, of Washington passed away at 6:50 p.m. Thursday at the Heritage House in Greensburg. He had been seriously ill since August. Born October 9, 1918 in Jasper he was the son of Herman and Clara (Hopf) Kluemper. He attended Jasper High School and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a POW of WWII for three years and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. He retired from the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Post Office. He was of the Catholic faith and a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2366. He is survived by eight sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Sharon Kluemper of Washington, James and Louise Kluemper, Paul Kluemper, Don and Rita Kluemper, and Phillip Kluemper all of Indianapolis, Ron and Linda Kluemper of Olympia, Wash., Tony and Edie Kluemper of Mayfield, Ky., and Ed and Debbie Kluemper of Milroy; three daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Bill McLin and Rosie and Don Kelso, all of Washington and Yvonne and Bill Klees of Evansville; three step-children, Madora (Nelson) and Steve Bennett, Dorinda Nelson and Michael Nelson; a sister, Mary Broeker of Huntingburg; 25 grandchildren; 3 stepgrandchildren, and 36 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret (Malloy) Kluemper; his second wife Mary Lou (Nelson) Kluemper; a son, Karl Kluemper; a daughter-in-law Kimberly Kluemper; a granddaughter, Kristen Kelso; two brothers, Andrew and Robert Kluemper; and two sisters, Margaret burger and Rosemary Kluemper. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Ed Lee Mortuary. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Full military graveside rites will be conducted by the Washington American Legion and VFW. Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary Online condolences may be made at www.edleemortuary.com.
Tributes
"Our prayers are with you. It is not easy losing a beloved parent. May God give you peace."
"Ed was my Dad's brother. Growing up, going back to Indiana (we live in Iowa) was our annual "vacation". Our central spot, during this vacation, was Grandma and Grandpa Kluemper. We saw Ed during these trips. But, when Ed came to Iowa, he was magical. He was bigger than life. He always took the scenic route from Indiana to Iowa. He met more people in those trips than most of us meet in a lifetime. He made my Dad (Robert) step out of his patriarchal duties and become a free-spirit for a short time. He made us all laugh in an uninhibited manner. I thank you for the time Ed made us all have fun."
"With our deepest sympathy. Love forever, Marc, Harry, Justin, Jackie, Chris, & Erin"
"To All Of My Step-Brother's And Sister's Dad Had A Long Productive Life And Will Be Sadly Missed. My Thoughts And Prayers Go Out To Each One Of You And Your Famalie's, Donald The Video Of His 92nd Birthday Is Precious Thanks For Sharing, Much Love To You All."
"Ed was my Dad's (Robert) brother. We lived in Iowa growing up and Ed was a prankster when he would visit and we loved him dearly. Well...there were times when Mother didn't feel the love but she always got over it. I remember at my High School graduation - Catholic High School - there I sat in my cap and gown waiting to walk up and get my diploma and out of nowhere Ed shows up and sets a newborn baby on my lap...and says quite loudy 'Here - I'm tired of taking care of your baby.' Now - Catholic Schools 35 years ago were nothing like the Catholic Schools of today. They were strict. I still remember looking up into the bleachers at my Mom and Dad and seeing them laughing and laughing. That wasn't the end of his shenanigans that day either...he just happened to wear a black suit and black shirt with a white tie...so at the end of the graduation ceremony - when it was time for the class to walk out in single file ahead of everybody...Ed didn't want to wait - so he twirled his white tie around (making it look like a priest's collar) and walked out in procession with the priests ahead of everyone. Ed definitely holds a special place in my heart and in the hearts of all of us. He will be missed...but always remembered with undying love. Susan (Kluemper) Schulz"
"Don and Phil, Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. I rejoice with you in the fact that your dad was a man of faith. I am sure that you will have many memories of your good times with your dad come to mind in the immediate future. I trust that the Lord will give you the peace that passes all understanding through this difficult time. God bless! Paul Myers"
"To the family...very sorry to hear of your father's death...92 years is a long time...I remember many of you from school...you are all in my thoughts and prayers...he is at rest now...the last time I saw him he looked just as I had remembered him from all those years ago... God bless you all at this time..."
"My First Posting Did Not Appear Edwin Herman Kluemper Was A Wonderful Dad To All Of Us. My Thoughts And Prayers Extended To The Entire Kluemper Family."
"Don,Rita and Family,We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs to all.We will see you Sunday."
"Jack, We were sorry to hear the news of your father's passing and we extend our sympathy to you. May God bless your future days. Larry and Linda Ping"
"I am sorry for you loss. My prayers are with your family."