Klingenberg, Herman (1920-2004)

Newton Kansan obituary: 2004 May 18 p. 2

Birth date: 1920 Mar 30

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 2004 Jun 21 p. 16

text of obituary:

HERMAN KLINGENBERG

Herman Klingenberg, 84, of Reedley, Calif., died May 16, 2004. He was born March 13, 1920, to Herman and Elisabeth Klingenberg in Danzig, Germany.

His family immigrated to the United States through Ellis Island in 1923. From New York they traveled to Elbing, Kan., where they established their home and began farming.

He met his wife, Velma Regier, while serving his country in Civilian Public Service, and they were married July 6, 1945.

They moved to Reedley in 1954, where they farmed. He later worked in the educational system for 35 years, first at Windsor School and later at the Fresno County Department of Education.

Church was an integral part of his life. He served in leadership capacities and as a Sunday school teacher. His love for the Lord and the church left an impact on those with whom he served.

In retirement he thoroughly enjoyed his involvement with the retiree unit of CSEA and made many acquaintances across the state through this. He also gave many hours of service to Sierra View Homes and as a volunteer at the Mennonite Central Committee store.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Velma; a son, Eddie and his wife, Candy, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; a daughter, Myrna Quinn and her husband, Vic, of Kent, Wash.; a brother, Willie of Peabody, Kan.; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Services were held at Reedley Mennonite Brethren Church. Burial was in the Reedley Cemetery.