Donald E. Klossing

Donald E. Klossing, age 75, of Cassville, passed away Friday, December 24, 2010, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster.

He was born on October 7, 1935, in Carmen, IL, the son of Elmer and Dorothy (Lund) Klossing. Don graduated from Gladstone-Oquawka High School and attended Western Illinois University and was then called to serve in the U.S. Army. He married Nancy E. Day on April, 7, 1962. They farmed in the Yorkville/Plano, Illinois area for many years and he was also employed at Waubonsee Community College as Plant Operator.

Don and Nancy moved to Cassville in 1994, where he enjoyed his retirement years. Don enjoyed reading and had an avid love for his dogs, horses, the Chicago Bears and White Sox. He also enjoyed his many friends that he saw during his daily routine.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy and two daughters Amy (Mike) Enlow and Ann (Brian) Conley; five grandchildren: Madeline Bode; Parker Enlow; Ben, Brandon and Breanne Conley; a sister, Verlee (William) Hatcher, Plano IL and one brother, Dean (Joanne) Klossing, Biggsville, IL.; sister-in-law, Pat (Don) Ammons of  Sandwich, IL, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Barbara (Paul) Schroeder, Stronghurst, IL.

Family and friends called on Sunday, January 2, 2011, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Burton Town Hall, Burton, WI. Burial with military honors will be held at a later date. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Donald E. Klossing memorial fund has been established. Martin Funeral Home in Cassville is assisting the family.