Philip Klocek

Philip Clement Klocek passed away at his home on Thursday, December 25, 2008 at the age of 82. He was born February 11th, 1926 in Dunbar Township near Wells, Minnesota to Valentine and Anna (Yokiel) Klocek. He served in World War II and was discharged April 14th, 1947. He married Viola Giese at St. Casmir's Church in Wells, Minnesota. They farmed near New Richland before moving to the Ellendale area in 1957. He also worked for Wilson and Company in Albert Lea during winter months. Philip enjoyed farming and taking care of his cattle, fishing and hunting with the family. He also enjoyed spending time with and teasing his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Viola, four children, Lawrence Klocek (Jean Dillemuth), Marilyn Dobberstein (friend Bill Olinger), Lavern Klocek (Lori Haberman) all of Ellendale. Karol Carroll (Gordon) of Rochester. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren. Ann (Rodney) Hamilton, Scott Klocek, Brian (Angela) Dobberstein, Jeff Dobberstein, Michelle (Brian) Neve, Kristina Klocek, David Klocek, Katie Klocek, Keith Klocek, Kevin Klocek, Tony (Tammy) Carroll and Robert Carroll. Philip is also survived by ten great-grandchildren. Other survivors include one brother Raymond Klocek, in-laws Margaret Klocek, David and Margean Rosin, Leroy and Joyce Giese all from Wells and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 6 brothers and 3 sisters and one grandchild, Randy Dobberstein. Reviewal will be at St. Aidan's Catholic Church in Ellendale, Minnesota on Sunday Dec. 28th from 3-7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Monday Dec. 29th at St. Aidan's Catholic Church in Ellendale at 11:00 a.m. burial will be at Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Minnesota.