Charlotte E. Kluesner

BLOOMINGTON – Charlotte E. Kluesner, age 91, of Bloomington, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Prairie Maison Nursing Home, Prairie du Chien, WI. She was born on October 31, 1926, the daughter of Edward and Magdeline "Lena" (Maiers) Hermsen. Charlotte graduated from Bloomington High School. On November 27, 1947, she was united in marriage to James R. Kluesner at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington. After their marriage, the couple farmed together in Glen Haven and Bloomington Township. Charlotte was the Avon lady for many years. She also worked at Bloomington School District and River Ridge as a Teacher's Aide. Charlotte was a devoted member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and its CCW. She enjoyed playing cards and Bingo, her flower gardens, watching birds, scratch off tickets, but especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Survivors include her children: Jim (Jeannie) Kluesner, Jr.; Karen (Joe) Gates; Tom (Marlene) Kluesner; Pat (Cal) Kohlenberg; Sally (Tom) Bennett; Linda (Rod) Kaufman; Mary (Rod) Neis; 19 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law: Dorothy Taylor and Jeri Kluesner; brothers-in-law: Ralph (Arlene); Kenny; Clarence Kluesner; many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Ed and Lena Hermsen and her in-laws: Lawrence and Alvina Kluesner, Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Kluesner; her siblings: Marie (Eugene "Gene") Leamy; Lucille Hermsen; Delores (John) Willoughby; Alfred (Betty) Hermsen; Edward Hermsen, Jr.; Roy (Mary Jane) Hermsen; Alberta Hermsen; in-laws: Bob (Judy) Kluesner; Allan Taylor; Jack, Joyce, Joan, and Earl Kluesner.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington at 11:30 a.m. with Father John Meinholz officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bloomington. Family and friends may call on Tuesday July 3, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church, where an 8:45 a.m. rosary will be prayed. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Bloomington is entrusted with her care.
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