Richard W. Klemm, 84, of Belleville, IL, born Friday, April 5, 1935, in Chicago, IL, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019 in St. Louis, MO.
He was a member of Belleville & Smithton Lions Clubs and Memorial Hospital Auxiliary-Book Bazaar. He worked as a Director of Financial Aid for Shiner College in Mt. Carroll, IL., Parks College in Cahokia, IL. and Fontbonne University in Clayton, MO. He served a tour of duty in Korea for the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Parents: Bernard and Edith, nee Helbing, Klemm
Surviving are his:
- Wife of 59 years: Ann L., nee Schmiedicke, Klemm of Swansea, IL
- Son: Robert W. (Sheri) Klemm of Baton Rouge, LA
- 3 grandchildren
- Peyton Klemm of Dallas, TX
- Jordan Klemm of Baton Rouge, LA
- Mason Klemm of Baton Rouge, LA
- Sister: Bernadine (Fred) Gradous of Minneapolis, MN
- Brother-in-law: Fredrick Gradous
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Belleville Area Humane Society, Cahokia Mounds Museum Society, 30 Ramey Street, Collinsville, IL 62234.
Memorial Gathering: memorial Gathering will be held 1:00pm – 4:00pm, Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
2 Comments To "Richard W. Klemm"
#1 Comment By Dale L Blaes On July 25, 2019 @ 9:51 am
Dick was a good member of both the Belleville and Smithton Lions Club . As President I wish to send our Sympathy to the family of Richard Klemm. May he Rest In Peace
#2 Comment By Dave Knoll On July 25, 2019 @ 7:14 pm
Condolences from your grade school Rose Street Neighbor. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to notify our classmates.