Luella “Lu” Christine Klataske, 87 died February 18, 2022, in Hutchinson, KS. She was born on February 18, 1935, in Marshall County, KS, the daughter of Herman and Marie (Niemann) Gerdes. Lu was raised in Marshall County and was a graduate of Hanover High School. She married Norman Klataske on July 30, 1955. Lu worked as the bookkeeper for N-K Body Shop for several years. She later worked as a dental assistant at Fort Riley, retiring in 1998 after 20 years of civil service. Norm preceded her in death on February 27, 1997. Lu was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center. She was also preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Velma.
Survivors:
Son: Daryl and wife Rose Klataske of Galva, KS
Grandson: Jacob Klataske
Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 25, 2022, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center, KS
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas
Visitation: 4-7 p.m. February 24, 2022, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, Clay Center
Memorials: in lieu of flowers to St. Paul Lutheran Church c/o the funeral home
Services for Lu will livestream at 10:30 AM on Friday, February 25 at https://www.facebook.com/nsrfuneralhome/live