David Harvey Klemmensen

David Harvey Klemmensen was born on January 6, 1935 in Ellendale, MN. He graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1953. David is the youngest of the 4 children born to Harvey and Gertrude Klemmensen (Calverley). David's siblings and their spouses who preceded him in death were Marjorie (Marvin) Betlach, Donald (Ann) Klemmensen, Richard (Elaine) Klemmensen and his wife, Judy Klemmensen (Anderson).

He is survived by his daughter, Jody (Tom) Yanez; grandsons, Anthony and Nicolas Yanez; son, John Klemmensen and grandchildren, Dani, Jade, Christian and Taylor. Extended family including, niece, Suzie Zweiner and nephews, Rick, Randy, Lonny, Larry, Doug, Roger and Ronny Klemmensen and their respective husband and wives and many grandniece's and nephews; his current wife, Darla Klemmensen; step son, Dane (Theresa) Gryb and step-granddaughter, Zalei Gryb.

David's experience as a farm boy taught him the value of hard work. After trying his hand at farming for several years, he ventured into home construction. He attended carpenters trade school and became a member of the Twin Cities Carpenters and Joiners union.

After marrying Judy and the birth of their 2 children, David moved to Cottage Grove, MN where he firmly established his reputation as a quality builder. He eventually went into business for himself forming Klemmensen Builders and Designers. This business was very successful for many years and won many awards and accolades including the 1987 Parade of Homes Award of Excellence for single family homes. David and Judy moved into a beautiful home in Woodbury, MN which he had built and lived there for many years.

After the passing of Judy, David closed his construction business but did not lose his love and involvement in carpentry and home building. He established another business, Quality Home Inspectors, where he worked with area real estate businesses doing inspections prior to sales. One day at St. Andrew's a fellow church member approached him and asked if he would be interested in a job. Consequently, David worked as a valet for Mercedes Benz of Maplewood for many years. He loved that job and recalled that he enjoyed driving beautiful cars all day and meeting interesting people. David saw a better opportunity and ventured over to the new Woodbury Costco store which he helped open and became a greeter there for several years.

David fully retired at the age of 84 and currently lived in Lake Elmo, MN with his wife, Darla.

A Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi, on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 10:30 am with a visitation beginning at 9:30 am.

Burial will be held at First Lutheran Cemetery, Blooming Prairie, June 13, 2026 at 2:30 pm.