Roy H. Klues
Roy H. Klues, age 92, of Sunset Home, formerly of 2635 Vermont, died on Sunday, June 10, 2012 in the home. He was born December 16, 1919 in Quincy, a son of Martin & Rose (Hennecamp) Klues. He married Verda Mary Fries on October 20, 1943 in St. Peter’s Church, Quincy and she survives.
Roy graduated from Quincy High School in 1937. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He completed officer candidate school and obtained the designation of Captain of the Infantry First Armored Division. He was awarded the Oak Leaf Cluster, Silver and Bronze stars and 2 Purple Hearts for his meritorious service.
He worked for Prudential Insurance Company for over 30 years, retiring as sales manager in January of 1980.
Roy was a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish.
After retiring, Roy learned to do various crafts and especially enjoyed carving and stained glass. He also loved exploring the internet. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and American Legion.
In addition to his wife, Verda, he is survived by a daughter Kathy Putnam of Fowler and son, Jack Klues and his wife Beth of Arlington Heights, IL; grandchildren, Jordan Klues and his wife Renee of Arlington Heights, IL and Corinn Klues of Scottsdale, AZ; and a sister Ruth Holtman of Quincy. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home followed by a mass at 10:00 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church by Msgr. Michael Kuse. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military honors conducted by the American Legion Post #37 and the Illinois National Guard Honors Detail.
Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. followed by a Knights of Columbus service. Memorials may be made to the Quincy Notre Dame Foundation, Blessed Sacrament School or the K of C TVMass for the Shut-Ins. www.dukerandhaugh.com
Jack,
Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He certainly lived a full and rich life. I often think of the values and spirit our father’s pass on to us by example. We are much better men because of it.
Hope to see you and Beth again this fall.
Sam and Kim
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Please know we are thinking of all of you at this difficult time. Hugs to your whole family.
Love,
Kathy and Steve
Jack, Beth, Cori, Jordan and Renee!,
My sympathies to all of you and to your mom and sister. It is a blessing you had him for so long and that he went home in such a peaceful way. We prayed for you at church on Sunday at Camp and you continue to be in my prayers.
Safe travels!
With love,
Linda and kids