Obituary of Gertrude Klusman

View Video Tribute Gertrude A. Gangwisch Klusman, 95, passed away on December 24, 2006 in Guymon, OK. She was born on May 1, 1911 to Elmer and Lena Gangwisch in Roseland, NE. Gertrude married Herbert Klusman on November 8, 1931. They moved to a farm in Flagler, CO in 1936. Gertrude served as head cook at the Flagler School Cafeteria for many years and operated a small donut shop with her sister, Lillian Doss. She was very active in her church and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, serving in various offices. Some of her favorite things to do were sewing quilts for Lutheran World Relief and her family, baking and decorating birthday, anniversary and wedding cakes, painting and selling Tri-Chem products. She and her husband participated in the activities on the Lutheran Layman’s League and 4-H Groups while he was alive. Gertrude also served at the senior center in Flagler for a number of years. Gertrude is survived by her six children; Elton (JoAnn) Klusman of Clarksville, TN, Marie (Joe) Christian of Optima, OK, Delores (John) Lund of Cheyenne, WY, Harold (Evonne) Klusman of Henderson, NV, Eldora (Jim) Shulda of Lamar, CO and Allan (Judy) Klusman of Lincoln, NE. She is also survived by four sisters; Velma Repp of Harbor City, CA, Eunice Krueger of Wheatridge, CO, Marjorie Grover of Wheatridge, CO and Lillian Doss of Arvada, CO. There are 25 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, numerous great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Gertrude is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Klusman, on November 14, 1961, her father and mother, two brothers and two sisters. Friends may contribute to the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League P.O. Box 411993, St. Louis, MO 63141-1993 or the Lutheran Layman’s League in care of LCMS 1333 S. Kirkwood Rd., St. Louis, MO 63122-7295. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 28, 2006 from 1:00-4:00 at the Love Funeral Home in Limon, CO. A graveside service for Gertrude will be held Friday ~ January 5, 2007 ~ 1:00 P.M. Flagler Cemetery ~ Flagler, CO