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Howard “Delbert” Klabunde

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Howard “Delbert” Klabunde, age 81, of Cambridge, Minnesota, formerly of Hutchinson, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018, at his home in Cambridge.

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at 10:00 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in the Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.

Gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, August 24, 2018, from 5:00- 8:00 P.M. at the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Military Honors by the Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad.

 

 

 

Visitation/Gathering
Dobratz-Hantge Chapel
899 Highway 15 South
Hutchinson, MN
Website:hantge.com
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Service
Peace Lutheran Church
400 Franklin Street SW
Hutchinson, MN
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Funeral Chapel
Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel
899 Highway 15 South
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Phone:(320) 587-2128
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Cemetery
Oakland Cemetery
805 Hwy 15 South
Hutchinson, MN
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Obituary

Howard “Delbert” Klabunde was born on January 9, 1937, in Douglas County, Omaha, Nebraska. He was the son of Otto and Minnie (Benke) Klabunde. Delbert was baptized as an infant on March 7, 1937, and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth on April 2, 1950, at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brownton, Minnesota. He received his education in Brownton and was a graduate of the Brownton High School Class of 1956.

Delbert entered active military service in the United States Army National Guard on November 29, 1954, in Hutchinson, Minnesota, and served his country during the Vietnam War. He received an Honorable Discharge on November 28, 1960, and achieved the rank of Specialist Fifth Class (SP5).

On May 14, 1960, Delbert was united in marriage to Janice Mae Zieman at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with three children, Tammy, Holly and Cory. Delbert and Janice resided in Hutchinson for 52 years. In August of 2012, they moved to The Mist Apartments in Spring Park, Minnesota and most recently resided in Cambridge. Delbert and Janice shared 58 years of marriage.

Delbert was employed at 3M in Hutchinson for 34 years and retired on May 1, 1993, as a supervisor. Delbert was a former member of Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Delbert was a volunteer for the Hutchinson Fire Department from 1964 to 1980 and also held the position as Treasurer for several years. Delbert was also a member of the American Legion Post 96 in Hutchinson.

Delbert enjoyed dancing, casinos, Polka, and Christian music. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, and friends.

Delbert passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018, at his home in Cambridge, at the age of 81 years. Blessed be his memory.

Delbert is survived by his:

Wife, Janice Klabunde of Cambridge, MN;

Children, Tammy Lehn and her husband, George,

                Holly Stephenson and her husband, Ryan,

                Cory Klabunde and his significant other, Julie Froiland;

Grandchildren, Nicholas Prior and his wife, Melissa, Alesha Roach and her husband, Tim, Allison Goebel and her significant other, Dennis Brannon, Melissa Goebel  and her significant other, Marcus Binns, Joshua Goebel, Carley Klabunde, Morgan Klabunde and her fiance, Jake Grunewald, Karina Klabunde and Justin Klabunde;

Great Grandchildren, Madilyn Prior, Jameson Prior, Helaina Brannon-Goebel, Thomas Roach and Maelyn Binns

Siblings, Sylvia Markgraf of Stewart, MN,

Arlie Klabunde and his significant other, Linda Hoines of Litchfield, MN;

Mother-In-Law, Marilyn Zieman of Hutchinson, MN;

Many Sister-In-Laws, Brothers-In-Laws, other relatives and friends.

Delbert is preceded in death by his Parents, Otto and Minnie Klabunde; Father and Mother-In-Law, Martin and Mable Zieman, Brother, Ray Klabunde and his wife, Jean; Sister, Alice Paustion and her husband, Keiffer; Brothers-In-Law, John Markgraf, Darvin Zieman and Gary Zieman; Sister-In-Law, Corrine Klabunde.

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  1. RICK & Bonnie Karl says

    August 21, 2018 at 6:17 pm

    Our heartfelt sympathy to you Jan and family.

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  2. Mary Berger says

    August 22, 2018 at 12:01 pm

    So sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers to you Jan.

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  3. Dennis and Garnette Hanson says

    August 22, 2018 at 2:41 pm

    Jan and Family,

    We were very sorry to see Del has passed away. Even when you know they are suffering, it is so hard to see them go. We pray for peace for you and the kids.

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  4. Mary Vankat says

    August 22, 2018 at 4:04 pm

    I was saddened to hear about Delbert. Hugs, prayers and sympathy to the Klabunde Family.

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  5. Lance & Sue Stradtmann says

    August 22, 2018 at 7:09 pm

    Our deepest heartfelt sympathies go out to the family. God Bless!

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  6. Orlan & Kathy Flaata says

    August 22, 2018 at 8:40 pm

    Our deepest sympathies to you and your family, Jan !!

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  7. Ruth Ann Lade says

    August 23, 2018 at 2:51 pm

    Jan and family: Am saddened to read the news of Del “going to his heavenly home”. May the memories help heal the pain you are feeling now. Memories in your heart can never be taken. My deepest sympathy today and the days ahead. God is Love and there for you.

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  8. Steve & Barbie jo Kalash says

    August 24, 2018 at 2:06 pm

    Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time!

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  9. Arlene Zimmerman says

    August 24, 2018 at 4:22 pm

    Jan and family, I was so surprised and saddened when I saw the notice of Del’s death. I will always remember the neighborhood and the fun times playing cards. Take care and God Bless and keep you and yours in the days and weeks ahead.
    With love, Arlene

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  10. Andrea Kay Koenig says

    August 24, 2018 at 5:17 pm

    We offer our sincere sympathy to you, Jan, and family. It was nice to be able to greet you earlier this year at Wendy’s near Ridgedale. Maybe it was already last year? Peace to you~~~~~

    Andy and Arnie Koenig

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  11. Caroline Black says

    August 24, 2018 at 8:40 pm

    Jan. My deepest sympathy at this difficult time. We always enjoyed our times together with you and Del back in the day. Hoping and praying for peace and happiness for you in the future.

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  12. Diane Doring says

    September 7, 2018 at 2:55 pm

    I worked for Del a few years at 3M. Never a dull moment when he was around.So sorry for your loss Dad’s and husbands are hard to lose.

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