Obituary for Vi Klingbeil
The funeral for Vi Klingbeil will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, October 16, 2004, at Ascension Lutheran Church. Albert Lea, MN. The Reverend Richard Spande will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 PM Friday at Bonnerup Funeral Service and one hour before the service at the church.
Vi died at her home on Thursday, October 14, 2004. She was 72 years old.
Vi was born in rural Minnesota Lake, MN on April 3, 1932, the daughter of Gustav and Ida E. (Schwarz) Budach, Jr. She was baptized in St. Paul Evangelical Church in rural Minnesota Lake, MN and confirmed in First Lutheran Church, Wells, MN. She was a graduate of Wells High School.
On August 28, 1950 Vi was united in marriage with Ray Klingbeil in St. Paul?s Evangelical Church in Wells, MN. They farmed north of Wells until 1963 when they moved to Albert Lea. They are charter members of Ascension Lutheran Church.
Vi had worked for J.C. Penny, Co and Wallace?s until becoming the proprietor of Vi?s Custom Drapery. She loved playing cards, watching game shows and traveling. Her greatest love was spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Vi is survived by her husband, Ray of Albert Lea; five children: Sandy (Tim) Studier of Glenville, MN, Micky (Mark) Henry of New Brighton, MN, Laurie (Dave) Trebelhorn of Winthrop, MN, David (Denise) Klingbeil of Coon Rapids, MN, Tom (Pam) Klingbeil of Cottage Grove, MN; 16 grandchildren: Justin (Lisa), Casey (Susie), Trevor (Patrice), Grady, Trent, Troy (Gabrielle) Studier, Joel (Denise) Henry, Tracy (Deanna) Henry, Amy (Justin) Liles, Katie Henry, Jennifer (Sam) Maki, James Willaert, Deitrich and Dwight Klingbeil, Dale and Sarah Klingbeil; nine great grandchildren: Gage, Logan, Griffin, Dylan, Mason, Gracie, Elizabeth, Devon and Karina. Vi is also survived by one brother, Robert (Jevonne) Budach of Glenville, MN; sisters and brother-in-law; nieces and nephews.
Vi was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Harold.
Vi will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Blessed be her memory.