January 27, 1951 - January 9, 2015
Janet Klein, 63, of Rinard went to be with her Lord surrounded by her loving family on Friday January 9, 2015 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home. A memorial service will be held on Saturday January 17, 2015 at the Gunderson Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service on Saturday at Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Janet was born on January 27, 1951 to Wallace & Geraldine (Musfelt) Knapp in Lebanon, Oregon. She spent most of her youth and young adult life growing up in Warren, Illinois. In 1968 she relocated to Iowa. Janet married Arthur Klein Jr. on November 17, 1978 in Fort Dodge. She worked for Ellen's as a Supervisor and Dollar General as a Store Manger as well as many other jobs. One of her greatest achievements was obtaining her GED in 1996. Janet loved roses and orchids, playing bingo and was an avid animal lover. Janet will most be remembered as being a loving mother to her children, step-children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Janet is survived by her husband Arthur Klein Jr.; children Wade Knapp & Michelle, Kathryn Kozal (Shannon), Jolene Wickersheim (Mike), Evelyn Andreoli (Aren); step-child Karrie Llewellyn ( Harley); a close niece Jennifer Knapp; 18 grandchldren; 9 great-grandchildren; brothers Merlyn " Curly", Wallace "Butch", Carl; sisters Mary and Wanda; her loving in-laws and many nieces and nephews.
Janet is preceded in death by her parents Wallace and Geraldine Knapp; sister Willa Charlton, and mother and father in law Catherine & Arthur Klein Sr.
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