Delbert Kluver

Delbert G. Kluver Delbert Gordon Kluver was born on April 12, 1936 in Clara City, MN, the son of Henry and Taliena (Degrote) Kluver. He lived in Clara City for a few years before he and his family moved to Alexandria. He enlisted into the United States Army in 1955 serving in Germany until 1958. He returned to Alexandria and met the love of his life Marilyn Johnson. Delbert and Marilyn were united in marriage on November 28, 1959 in Alexandria, MN. Together they had five daughters, Gayle, Judith, Barbara, Denise and Janice. Delbert farmed and raised his family on the Kluver Family Homestead. He also worked for Ludkes Wholesale Grocery for 25 years driving delivery trucks. After his girls had graduated high school and college, Delbert and Marilyn moved to North Minneapolis where he refurbished three homes in the metro area. He retired and moved back to the family homestead by Alexandria, after twelve years in Minneapolis. Delbert built a warm comfortable home for his whole family to come back to enjoy. Delbert was a jack of all trades, always finding a way to fix what was broken or needed attention. He enjoyed landscaping; using fountains, ponds, and rock gardens to enhance the look of his work. He was a caring and loving husband, father, and grandfather. Delbert was always willing to lend a hand to those in need. He had a strong influence on his children and grandchildren by reminding them to make good choices and to love the Lord. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him. Delbert G. Kluver died on May 17, 2010 at his home from Congestive Heart Failure. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Taliena Kluver; brother Loranz Kluver; sisters Lorraine Swenson, Mary Simonson, Minnie Taft, and Evelyn Gades; granddaughters Megan Johnson and Erin Johnson. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Marilyn Ann (Johnson) Kluver; daughters Gayle Ann Kluver, Judith Christine Hunke, Barbara Jo (Timothy) Schjei, Denise Marie (James) Kraft, and Janice Lena (Kevin) Johnson; grandchildren Nye Hunke, ReAnna Hunke, Ashley Hunke, Teila Schjei, Mariah Schjei, Adam Schjei, Austin Kraft, and Amelia Kraft; brothers Simon (Vera) Kluver, Roger (Joan) Kluver, James (Rosemary) Kluver, Marlow Kluver; sisters Grace Stromen, Sally (Elmer) Benjaminson, Joyce Yittre, Doris (Dean) Olson. A funeral Service was held on Friday, May 21, 2010 at Lakes Community Church in Alexandria with the Pastor Ron Berget officiating. Pastor Dale Anderson gave the message. Jon Gaugert was the song leader and Doris Anderson sang special music during the funeral service. Inurnment was in the Hudson Cemetery. Casket Bearers were Kevin Johnson, Jim Kraft, Duff Hunke, Tim Schjei, Rick Kluver, and Lee Gylsen. Honorary Casket Bearers were Rolland Trousil, Joe Marshall, Nye Hunke, Austin Kraft, and Adam Schjei. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home of Alexandria. www.andersonfuneral.net