Helen Eva Kletke
Obituary
Passed on
Helen passed away January 21, 2017 with Glenn and Maureen by her side at the Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital.
She is survived by sisters-in-law Marilyn (Jack) Warkentin, Joyce Measor, Shirley Kletke, Gail Kletke and Ruth Holmstrom and many nieces and nephews.
Helen was predeceased by her husband of 57 years Herb, in 2013, son Darrell (1977), parents Henry (1950) and Margaret (1985), sister Florence Larkin (1981), brothers Lennart (1927), Fred (1982) and Helge (2008).
Helen was born at the Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital on July 26, 1933. She attended Success Business College and her first job was with Credit Protectors in Winnipeg. After the 1950 flood in Winnipeg, she was employed at Great West Life for almost 10 years in the Loans and Surrenders Dept. In 1956 she married Herb and subsequently moved to the farm in 1959. At first they had cattle, chickens and hogs but eventually expanded into cleaning seed. Helen loved working in the fields, cultivating, swathing and even operating the combine on occasion.
Helen felt fortunate that she and Herb had the opportunity to see agricultural practices in New Zealand, Australia, England, Brazil, China, Venezuela, Argentina, Mexico and the United States. For many years they hosted International Agricultural students and had close relationships with many of them for many years. A number of them have returned several times to visit.
We wish to thank the nurses at the Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion. A special thanks to Dr. Loudon and his family for the exceptional care as both a physician and friend.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Teulon-Rockwood Centennial Centre (14 Main Street) on Friday, January 27, 2017 at 11:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital, Teulon, Manitoba, R0C 3B0.
Comments
I’m sorry to hear Herb. My condolences.
Brent Hryciw
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom. I enjoyed our chats while visiting your facility, and checking soybean fields. Your parents passion for agriculture was inspiring, they've left behind a great legacy. Judy Macuda Pioneer Chatham
Judy Macuda
Sending our condolences to the Kletke family. Thinking of you Glenn & Maureen wishing we could be there today to bid farewell to Aunty Helen. She was such an amazing women & an inspiration to all. She touched so many lives in many different ways. I always remember as kids we would always wait for the day when we could measure & be taller than Aunty Helen, this carried on even with my kids. (LOL) We had many visits to the farm where our kids would always love the tour of the seed plant & Uncle Herb would take them for a ride on the fork lift, he always loved the kids & was so kind hearted. Then of course Aunty Helen would have a special treat for us with lunch & coffee. Always loving the Scandinavian Strule. Of course you can't remember Aunty Helen without remembering her Doll Collection, this was so amazing & once she moved into the new house in Teulon she had a room dedicated to this collection. Any little girls dream. Her visits to Wawota would always include a visit to our farm where she was always a hit as she even went on the trampoline with the kids. Finally we could return the hospitality with farm tours, lunch & coffee. We always enjoyed their visits. Aunty Helen was such an awesome lady & will be missed dearly. Love & Hugs to you Glenn & Maureen. Love from Sherry & Grant Wilson & Family - Wawota, Sask. *(Helge Holmstrom's daughter)
Sherry Wilson
My sincere condolences to the family of Helen. She had a beautiful journey in her life and accomplished a lot in the many years on this road of life.
Wilfred Hastman and family.
So sorry to hear of Helens passing. I didn't know her well but that never seemed to matter as there was always time for a chat. She did knit dresses for 2 dolls that my Mom ( Florence Carlson) had given to her sisters many years ago . If you try to remember the may happy times you spent with her it will make this sad time easier to cope with. God Bless her family . Ron and Carol Kozial (nee Carlson)
Carol Kozial
Our sincere condolences to Helen 's family. Wonderful business friends. Ed and Emma Elias
Emma
Our sincere condolences to Helen 's family. We have been blessed by the Kletke friendship . Ed and Emma Elias
Emma
Oh I'm so sorry Glenny. Your mom was such an awesome lady. Hugs to you and your family
Desa Drohomereski
Glenn and Maureen, My deepest condolences, your mom was a beautiful person, the kind of person you really enjoyed spending time with, when she had something to say , it was something worth listening to, loved her ! May God give you peace at this difficult time.
Janice (Senick) Benshaaban
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