Tami J. Kleitsch

Tami J. Kleitsch

Tamra J. “Tami” Kleitsch, 54, of Sumner, died unexpectedly Monday, March 12, 2018, at her home in Sumner.

A Visitation to Celebrate Tami’s Life will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2018, at Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Sumner. A private family burial will be held at Grove Hill Cemetery, rural Oran.

Tamra Jo, daughter of Larry and Jean (Rundle) Otto was born December 19, 1963, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Readlyn. Tami received her early education in the Readlyn Schools prior to graduating from Wapsie Valley High School in 1982. Following graduation, she continued her education at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids where she earned her Associate’s Degree. On September 21, 1985, Tami was united in marriage with Jim Kleitsch at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fairbank. To this union two children were born, Derek and Dana. Tami worked for Rockwell Automation in Sumner for over twenty years prior to working at Dr. Mortenson’s Office in Oelwein for the last several years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fairbank and Sumner. Tami enjoyed going to the river, her annual trips to Las Vegas, but most especially enjoyed spending time with her children.

Tami is survived by her husband, Jim of Sumner; two children, Derek Kleitsch of Sumner and Dana Kleitsch of Cedar Falls; one brother, Tim Otto of Ames; one sister, Sue (Jay) Willsher of Bettendorf; mother-in-law, Loyola Kleitsch of Fairbank; seven brothers and sisters-in-law, Ken (Judy) Kleitsch of Morrison, Colorado, Mary Ann Kleitsch of Fairbank, Susan Shannon of Fairbank, Tom Kleitsch of Fairbank, Craig (Jeanne) Kleitsch of Fairbank, Gail (Denny) Goedken of Aurora, and Jean (Mitch) Sauerbrei of Fairbank; many nieces and nephews; and her and Aunts and Uncle, Marva and Dan Schuldt of Readlyn and Bev Otto of Denver.

She was preceded in death by her father, Larry Otto; mother, Jean Otto; father-in-law, Norbert Kleitsch; and brother-in-law, Pat Shannon.

Ed and Sandy Shekleton on April 5, 2018 at 8:24 PM said:

Jim and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Barry and Karla (Poock) Westbrook on March 16, 2018 at 1:19 PM said:

Jim and family: So sorry to hear of Tami's death. I visited with her at our class reunion several years ago and she was the same sweet person I knew from school. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

FMC Landfill on March 16, 2018 at 6:39 AM said:

We are so sorry for your loss and wish we could somehow come up with words that would magically make it better. Know that we are thinking of you and praying for your family during this very difficult time.

Landfill Staff

Tony & Sherry on March 16, 2018 at 4:08 AM said:

Our sincere sympathies to the entire family. Tami will truly be missed! Praying for comfort and peace.

Janna and Stuart Pipho on March 15, 2018 at 9:17 PM said:

Jim and family,
Thinking of you at this time and sending prayers for strength. Cherish the memories. We all have some fun ones from the good old days all growing up together. We are so glad we saw you both at our class reunion last summer.

LaRee and Sheldon Kirby on March 15, 2018 at 3:34 PM said:

So very sorry for your loss. Tami was such a happy and caring person. Always had a smile! Will be missed

Jeanne & Mike Marlow on March 15, 2018 at 6:04 AM said:

So very sorry to hear about this sudden loss. Saying special prayers for everyone today.

Charlie & Janell (Heineman) Levendusky on March 14, 2018 at 6:47 PM said:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tami was a sweet soul. I have many fond memories of growing up in church and school with Tami. She will be missed by many. So sorry for your loss

Linn and Shirley Wagoner on March 14, 2018 at 4:49 PM said:

Our deepest sympathy to Jim and family. So sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your wife and Mother.

Melanie (Schaedig) Ruhaak on March 14, 2018 at 8:17 AM said:

I was so sad to hear this news. Tami and I were good friends when we were very young. We had lost touch, but a couple years ago she went out of her way to come and visit me when I was Waverly for my parent's anniversary. She was still just the sweetest most genuine person as I remembered. I am so glad I got to see her. I have been remembering her fondly the last couple of days. My condolences to all of you.

Cheri (Lee) Mohlis on March 14, 2018 at 8:10 AM said:

Stunned to hear the news of Tami’s passing. I recall chatting with Tami during high school band and choir, as well as when we worked together at Rockwell. Know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time.

Ron Parmley (Schwan's man) on March 14, 2018 at 7:26 AM said:

Sympathies to your family, sorry for your sudden loss. Thinking of you.

Cathey Avery on March 14, 2018 at 6:53 AM said:

I'm so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your wife, mother and friend. I met Tami through her mother, Jean, when I worked with her at Flowerama. Over the years I ran into Tami in several settings and she always had a beautiful smile and friendly spirit. I know she will be missed by many - my prayers are with you all

Rene soldwisch on March 13, 2018 at 8:13 PM said:

My deepest sympathies to Tami's family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

John Donnelly on March 13, 2018 at 7:43 PM said:

I am very sorry about the sudden loss of Tami. We can never really be prepared. However, when the loss is sudden and unexpected, it is even more difficult. Words are never adequate to express the feelings. You and Tami will be in our prayers.

Alicia Ertmann on March 13, 2018 at 6:22 PM said:

So sorry to hear this. Keeping you and the family in my thoughts and prayers

Margo and Roger Pleggenkuhle on March 13, 2018 at 3:32 PM said:

We are so sorry to hear this sad news. Tami was a truly sweet person. We were lucky to get to work at the Rock when she did. Our sincere sympathy to her family. Roger and Margo Pleggenkuhle

Mandy Logan on March 13, 2018 at 3:06 PM said:

Jim so very sorry to hear of the passing of your wife. My thoughts are with you and your family. Many prayers sent your way.

Elaine Kaufman Henry on March 13, 2018 at 2:20 PM said:

Dear Jim and family, my deepest sympathy at this shocking and heartbreaking news. I have such fond memories of you & Tami back in the Chalet
days. She was always so kind as were you.
I’m so sorry for your incredible loss.

Dixie Otto on March 13, 2018 at 1:42 PM said:

My thoughts and prayers are with you Jim, Derick,and Dana. I was so shocked and saddened by the news of Tami's passing. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. Cherish all of your precious memories. She will live forever in your hearts.

Debbie and Tyler Larsen on March 13, 2018 at 9:06 AM said:

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God grant you peace and comfort in this time of sorrow.

Deb DeHaan on March 13, 2018 at 7:14 AM said:

Jim, Derek and Dana,
Praying for peace and comfort. So sorry for your loss! May your memories keep you comforted and lean on your friends and family for support. Love you guys!

GARY and Sharon Rubino on March 13, 2018 at 7:01 AM said:

So sorry for your loss, prayers for Tami’s family!

Diane Weltner & Wendall Kueker on March 13, 2018 at 6:40 AM said:

Our sympathy to Jim, Derek & Dana on the sudden loss of Tami. She was such a sweet lady, always smiling, happy & friendly. May the Lord keep you all in his loving arms & give you peace & comfort during this difficult time. Cherish all of the good memories of her. She will live on in your hearts forever.

Julie Kane on March 13, 2018 at 6:16 AM said:

Jim, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Carolyn Coselman on March 13, 2018 at 5:59 AM said:

Jim, Derek and Dana,
So sorry to hear about Tami, she was one of the nicest and happy person I knew. I worked with Tami at Rockwell and she always had a smile on her face. You have my deepest sympathy. Carolyn and Steve Coselman.

Jean and Vic Kane on March 13, 2018 at 5:59 AM said:

So sorry to hear Jim! Sending our deepest sympathies and prayers for you and your family.

Cathy Martin on March 13, 2018 at 4:56 AM said:

My sympathy to her family at this time of grief.

Tom and Karen Kuhlmann on March 13, 2018 at 1:30 AM said:

Our thoughts and prayers to her family. Tami was a sweet lady, with an infectious smile. Our hearts go out to you.

Stephanie Jean Hultman on March 12, 2018 at 9:55 PM said:

Jim, Derek, Dana,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort and give you strength in the days ahead. Will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time....

Brenda Sickles on March 12, 2018 at 9:45 PM said:

I am so very sorry to hear this shocking news ??. Tami was such a sweetheart! She would always go out of her way to say hello and share stories of her kids and was always so fun to be around. Her smile, laugh, and beautiful soul will never be forgotten. My deepest sympathies to her friends and family. ??

Sherry Hufford on March 12, 2018 at 9:31 PM said:

Jim and family. So very shocked and saddened for your loss. Sending prayers .

Mike and Barb Lorenz on March 12, 2018 at 8:48 PM said:

Jim and family, we are so terribly sorry to hear of Tami's passing. Please know you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Ob and Dyette Molstre on March 12, 2018 at 8:33 PM said:

We are so sorry and send our deepest sympathy and warmest thoughts to your family. We are thinking of you and praying for you that God will bless you with His love, His healing, and His peace. Our love and friendship are surrounding you. ??

Dave and Dar Fagenbaum on March 12, 2018 at 7:09 PM said:

Jim, Derek, Dana,
Our hearts go out to you all during this difficult time. Tami was a wonderful person to know.
She always friendly and will be greatly missed. Lord give you the strength to get through this difficult time.

Delmar and Carol Mutschler on March 12, 2018 at 6:57 PM said:

So sorry to hear of Tami's passing. Always smiling and always happy. The family has our deepest sympathy and prayers.

Cindy Miller on March 12, 2018 at 6:56 PM said:

so shocked and saddened to hear this! Thoughts and prayers to you, Jim, and your family ????

Chris Bockenstedt on March 12, 2018 at 6:26 PM said:

Tami was a real sweetheart! So sorry for her family.

Chris Gonterman on March 12, 2018 at 6:23 PM said:

Jim, Derek and Dana. I am so sorry for your loss. This truly breaks my heart! I was so fond of Tami and enjoyed visiting with her at the get togethers with the 'old gang' from Fareway. Our lives are forever changed. You have my deepest sympathy.

Tom and Karen Kuhlmann on March 12, 2018 at 6:22 PM said:

Our deepest sympathies to Tami’s family. She was always so sweet and full of smiles. We will cherish our memories of her.

Vicky Fox Wolfe on March 12, 2018 at 6:21 PM said:

So sorry for your loss. Tami was a great person. Thoughts & prayers for all of you.

Jenn (Rubino) Davidson on March 12, 2018 at 6:16 PM said:

Jim
I am so sorry! May you find comfort and peace during this difficult time. I will pray for you and your family.

Barb Gruetzmacher on March 12, 2018 at 6:16 PM said:

To Jim and the entire Kleitsch family and to Suzie and Tim, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Just saw Tami a few weeks ago - she always had time to visit and a smile on her face! We are so sorry for your loss. Tracy, Barb and Michael

Diana (Harkin) Heathcote on March 12, 2018 at 6:11 PM said:

Sorry for your loss Jim and Family, Prayers to you and your family..

Tami Canfield on March 12, 2018 at 6:07 PM said:

I'm so sorry for your loss .Tami was a great lady always had a smile on her face .She will be missed deeply .

Kim Ellis on March 12, 2018 at 6:02 PM said:

So very shocked and saddened to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. Tami was always such a happy person we wish you peace and beautiful memories of her. Dan and Kim Ellis

Laura (Happel) Buls on March 12, 2018 at 6:02 PM said:

I am so sorry to hear of your loss! Tami was a fun, pleasant person!

Jenny Sunnes Herman on March 12, 2018 at 5:51 PM said:

I'm sorry for your loss, prayers to all.

Michele Meier on March 12, 2018 at 5:43 PM said:

Jim and family,
There are no words at a time like this. Sending prayers and sympathies to help you through the shock and sadness. You have a special guardian angel for certain.
Hugs, Michele

Anonymous on March 12, 2018 at 5:42 PM said:

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, THOUGHTS & PRAYERS TO ALL OF HER LOVING FAMILY.

Russ and Janice Turner on March 12, 2018 at 5:41 PM said:

We are so sorry for your loss. Tami was a good friend and co-worker. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Ru

Judy Zupke on March 12, 2018 at 5:40 PM said:

My sympathy to all of Tami's family at this time. She had such a beautiful smile and so friendly. I will miss seeing her drive by my house and always waving. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, God will get you through this.

Barb Lensing on March 12, 2018 at 5:36 PM said:

Jim and family,
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Tami at Rockwell for years. Thoughts and prayers to all.

Terri Grimes on March 12, 2018 at 5:26 PM said:

Jim, Derek and Dana,
I am so sorry for your loss, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I have so many great memories of Tami...from high school buddies to working 20 years together at Rockwell. She was a great person and I will miss her??

Kathy Wetherbee on March 12, 2018 at 5:21 PM said:

So sorry for your loss.

Peggy Niemann on March 12, 2018 at 5:19 PM said:

Jim & kids, and Suzie- so very sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Ginger and Rick and Michael on March 12, 2018 at 5:09 PM said:

We are so sorry. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Theresa & Mick Urness on March 12, 2018 at 5:07 PM said:

So sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy.

Julianne Zander on March 12, 2018 at 5:05 PM said:

My sympathy for the family. Tammi was a very kind and joyful person. I will miss her friendly smile? Prayers of love and peace.

Cheriee Tarr on March 12, 2018 at 5:00 PM said:

So very sorry to hear this! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .

Doris Corcoran macke on March 12, 2018 at 4:50 PM said:

So sorry for your lost.

Heidi flaucher on March 12, 2018 at 4:48 PM said:

I'm so sorry. Thinking of you all.

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