Jerome Klemme

Jerry Klemme, 68, of Princeton, IA, died Monday, May 9, 2011 at Genesis East Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will take place, Friday, May 13, 2011 from 3-7 pm at the Davenport Masonic Center, 511 E. 65th Street in Davenport, where a Masonic service will take place at 7pm. Memorials may be made directly to a favorite charity or simply by paying it forward. Online condolences may be left at www.therungemortuary.com.

Jerry was born April 15, 1943 in rural McCausland, IA, the son of Oscar and Margaret (Hellberg) Klemme. He worked for over twenty-five years at Caterpillar as a boiler operator prior to his retirement.

He loved spending time with and delivering care packages to family and friends. He was a great storyteller. He served as Master of Snow Lodge #44 and Crossroads Lodge #677 of AF & AM Freemasons of Iowa.

Those left to honor his memory include his children: Kerry (David) Madden, Donahue, IA; Amy (Jeff) Schneeberger, Princeton, IA; James Klemme, Princeton, IA; grandchildren: J.J., Joe and Lexi Suiter and Jackson Klemme, step-grandchildren: Niki and Jake Madden, Kalina and Andrew Schneeberger; great grandchildren: Alyvia and Payton; sister, Connie Youngers, Long Grove, IA; brother, Larry (Katie Reed) Klemme, LeClaire, IA; step-mother, Lu Klemme, step-brothers: Kenny & Ralph Baker, sister in law, Carol Klemme and many favorite nieces and nephews.

His parents, brothers, Jack and Jim, sister, Ruth Ocker and a daughter, Teresa Renee Klemme preceded him in death.