Eugene Dale Klosterman, 81, of Bowler, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2013, in Shawano. Born on Dec. 21, 1931, in the town of Hartland, he was the son of the late Herman and Dora (Kroening) Klosterman. Eugene grew up in the Bonduel area. On June 11, 1955, he was united in marriage to Violet Gagnow in Navarino. After marriage the couple farmed the family farm in the town of Hartland. Eugene also worked at various other places, including Vlasic Pickles and Seneca Foods. After retiring, Eugene moved to Bonduel, Shawano and finally Bowler. When not working, Eugene loved to spend time with his family. He also enjoyed deer hunting, talking about farming, going for drives, playing bingo, polka music, dartball, bowling and watching “Bonanza.” Eugene was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel. Eugene is survived by his six daughters, Joan Bierhals, of Shawano, Nola (Doug) Martin, of Keshena, Laura (Ron Leiterman) Arrowood, of Denmark, Becky (Craig) Arrowood, of Bowler, Lucy Klosterman, of Cecil, and Judy Klosterman, of Suamico; his son, Dale (Kathy) Klosterman, of Gillett; 17 grandchildren, Mike (Amanda), Darvin and Scott McKenna, Jason, Kimberly, Sean, Audrey and Jean Klosterman, David (Crystal), Christina (Juan Saldana), Melissa, Nicholas, Craig Jr., Casey and Samantha Arrowood, MaryLiz and Brandon Martin; 17 great-grandchildren, Issabella, Tori, Colten, Jason, Jakob, Lindsay, Mallory, William, Brennen, Patrick, Ireland, Serenity, Domanic, Emilio, Alexis, Seth, Isaiah; a sister, Diane (Vern) Zuleger; and siblings-in-law, Elaine Gagnow, Darvin (Dorothy) Gagnow, Ila Mae Gipp, Marcella Gagnow, Delbert Zuleger and Rachel Gagnow. Eugene was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Violet, on May 21, 2011; two grandchildren, Douglas “Mister” Martin, Chad Allen Klosterman; his parents; and siblings-in-law, Darlene, Marvin, Orville, Arlis and Robert Gagnow and Beverly Zuleger. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2013, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel with the Rev. Timothy Shoup officiating. Burial will be in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Laney. Visitation will be held at the Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Roxanne “Jackie” Barber and the staff at ManorCare of Shawano for all the care and support given to Eugene and his family. A special thank you as well to Eugene’s grandson, Casey Arrowood, for all of the love and support he has given to his grandparents for the past five years. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com
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