Morris James Kluver
June 30, 1929 — July 25, 2013
Morris James Kluver
FOREST CITY - Morris J. Kluver, 84, of Forest City died Thursday, July 25, 2013 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held 10:30 A.M., Monday, July 29th at the Crystal Lake United Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Layton officiating. Burial will be in Crystal Township Cemetery in Crystal Lake with graveside military rites by the Crystal Lake American Legion Post 409.
A memorial visitation will be held from 1 to 4 P.M., Sunday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., in Forest City and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Morris James Kluver, the son of Glen and Eva (McClain) Kluver, was born on June 30, 1929 at home in rural Hancock County. He was raised on the family farm south of Crystal Lake. Morris graduated from Crystal Lake High School in 1946 and continued his education at Waldorf College. On November 20, 1951 he was united in marriage to Janice Olson at Faith Lutheran in Miller, Iowa. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict decoding messages. Morris received the Merit Unit Commendation, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Medals and the United Nations Service Medal. Following his honorable discharge in November of 1953, he returned to Crystal Lake. Morris and Janice made their home on the family farm south of Crystal Lake until October 2004 when they moved into Forest City. Morris farmed and raised livestock. He enjoyed his cows, eating out, having coffee at Hardees, attending the grandchildren's events and spending time with family.
Morris was a member of the Crystal Lake United Methodist church. He served as a 4-H Leader, the County Extension Board, Woden-Crystal Lake School Board, Hancock County Draft Board, was awarded Iowa Master Farmer in 1975 and was a member of the Crystal Lake American Legion Post 409 and Garner VFW Post 5515.
Morris is survived by his three sons, James (Emily) of Roswell, New Mexico, Kent (Paula) of The Villages, Florida, and Lynn (DeEtta) of Crystal Lake; six grandchildren, Lee and Seth of San Diego, California, Brad (Tiernie) Kluver of Mt. Vernon, Iowa, Kellie Kluver (fiancé Pat Sauter) of Cedar Rapids and Taylor and Trevor of Crystal Lake; two sisters, Glenys (Dale) Bird of McHenry, IL and Eleanor Kluver of Crystal Lake; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice, October 28, 2012; his parents; two brothers; and one sister.
Memorial services will be held 10:30 A.M., Monday, July 29th at the Crystal Lake United Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Layton officiating. Burial will be in Crystal Township Cemetery in Crystal Lake with graveside military rites by the Crystal Lake American Legion Post 409.
A memorial visitation will be held from 1 to 4 P.M., Sunday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., in Forest City and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Morris James Kluver, the son of Glen and Eva (McClain) Kluver, was born on June 30, 1929 at home in rural Hancock County. He was raised on the family farm south of Crystal Lake. Morris graduated from Crystal Lake High School in 1946 and continued his education at Waldorf College. On November 20, 1951 he was united in marriage to Janice Olson at Faith Lutheran in Miller, Iowa. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict decoding messages. Morris received the Merit Unit Commendation, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Medals and the United Nations Service Medal. Following his honorable discharge in November of 1953, he returned to Crystal Lake. Morris and Janice made their home on the family farm south of Crystal Lake until October 2004 when they moved into Forest City. Morris farmed and raised livestock. He enjoyed his cows, eating out, having coffee at Hardees, attending the grandchildren's events and spending time with family.
Morris was a member of the Crystal Lake United Methodist church. He served as a 4-H Leader, the County Extension Board, Woden-Crystal Lake School Board, Hancock County Draft Board, was awarded Iowa Master Farmer in 1975 and was a member of the Crystal Lake American Legion Post 409 and Garner VFW Post 5515.
Morris is survived by his three sons, James (Emily) of Roswell, New Mexico, Kent (Paula) of The Villages, Florida, and Lynn (DeEtta) of Crystal Lake; six grandchildren, Lee and Seth of San Diego, California, Brad (Tiernie) Kluver of Mt. Vernon, Iowa, Kellie Kluver (fiancé Pat Sauter) of Cedar Rapids and Taylor and Trevor of Crystal Lake; two sisters, Glenys (Dale) Bird of McHenry, IL and Eleanor Kluver of Crystal Lake; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice, October 28, 2012; his parents; two brothers; and one sister.
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