Della Klingberg
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On March 2, 2017 @ 9:01 am In 2017,Obituaries | 19 Comments
At the age of 94, Della A. Klingberg entered the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday evening March 1, 2017. Della passed peacefully with family around her Friendship Manor Nursing Home bedside. She was a life-long resident of Spring Lake Township and the Prior Lake community.
Della’s life will be honored with a visitation on Saturday, March 4 from 3-6 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, Prior Lake Chapel and one hour prior to the Celebration of Life Service on Sunday, March 5, at 3 pm, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Prior Lake, MN. Pastor Bruce Laabs will preside. Her great-grandchildren will be the pall bearers. Della will be laid to rest next to her husband Elmer at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, Prior Lake, MN.
In Spring Lake Township, Della Agnes was born on November 18, 1922 to parents Arnhold G and Ella A. (Klingberg) Dorn. The oldest of three children, she grew up on the family farm with her siblings, LeRoy and Shirley. As a young girl, Della learned the values and morals of working hard, keeping her family close and having a strong faith in God. She attended a country school near Fish Lake through the eighth grade. During the winter months, Della and her siblings would trap Muskrats on the lake before and after school.
Della’s first jobs were as a housekeeper for the Morlock’s and later for her Uncle Gus. Della too learn the craft of hairstyling to earn some extra money. After she married, Della worked for the local chicken hatchery and as a cook at the Town Treat. She is best known as an icon as a school bus driver.
On Wednesday, August 26, 1942, Della married the love of her life, Elmer Johann Klingberg at Immanuel Lutheran on Fish Lake, Prior Lake, MN. They were blessed with two children, LeArnold and Judy. In 1946, Della and Elmer purchased their first school bus and started a long career transporting children to and from school in Shakopee, until 1955. In 1952, they expanded the busing services to include Prior Lake. Della was the second woman in Minnesota to be licensed to drive school buses. She had a lot of trials in achieving this milestone, but Della’s determination prevailed. As the students stepped on her bus, Della greeted them with a smile and hug and on their birthday a kiss to make you sweet! Through the years, she nurtured and cared for each one like they were her owned. Bus rides were filled with lots of singing, especially hymns, and laughter.
Della had so many wonderful qualities. Generous – her front door was always open, with coffee and treats ready to be consumed. Determined – Della knew what she wanted and this was apparent in being very instrumental in getting social events for the seniors in Prior Lake. Knowledgeable – she was always in the know of current government affairs. Historian – Della kept track of all the deaths in the community. Social – she enjoyed being with people and truly loved the conversation. Faithful – Della was devoted to her faith and church. Dedicated – it was her family that was most important to Della. She loved her husband, children, but it was her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and even her great-great grandchildren that were the light of her life. Della spoiled and loved every one of them from the first to the last.
In her spare time, Della loved cooking, sewing, quilting and working in her gardens. She enjoyed watching the birds, playing cards and her favorite past time of fishing. Della asks of her family and friends, “Keep God in your family and go to church. Teach your children and family to read the bible.”
Left to honor Della’s life and carry on the legacy is her son, LeArnold (Judie) Klingberg; daughter, Judy Sullivan; grandchildren, Jim Klingberg, Joan (Jeff) Young, Joe (Kris) Sullivan, Julie (Mark) Westman; great-grandchildren, Jayme (TC), Joey, Ashley, Jordon, Jakob, Jace, Jessie, Joshua, Drew (Amanda), Nikki; great-great grandchildren, Ava, Amaraleigh, Analee, Gabriella; sister, Shirley (Loren) Stier; sister-in-law, Martha Dorn; many relatives and friends.
There to welcome Della home in heaven was her beloved husband of 70 years, Elmer; son-in-law, John Sullivan; parents, John and Ella; brother LeRoy Dorn; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lois Klingberg, Leo Klingberg, Harvey (Luverne) Klingberg, and Elvira (Adolph) Luedke.
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Della was an amazing woman and always treated so much like family. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of this great lady!
Our sympathy goes out to the Klingberg family at this time and for all who loved Della. May the Lord surround you with His love and perfect peace to uphold you at this time.
Precious in the sight of the Lord
is the death of his faithful servants. ~ Psalm 116:15
With Heartfelt Love,
Steve and Kathy Huff
Della was always warm loving and friendly. She always made you feel welcome no matter where you are. Blessings to all of you. I know you have many lovely memories of her. As do many of us. God bless you.
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Della Klingberg. May all the wonderful memories ,help you through this very sad time.
Wes and Laura Rodewald
I loved Della very much and remembered her all my life; I am so sorry for your loss. She got all of us safely to school and back all those years and saw to it we behaved, too. She kept an eagle eye on every single one of us. She made the long ride to school all the way around the lake the highpoint of our day for years, with all that beauty out there. We adored her. Sending my heartfelt condolences.
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO DELLAS FAMILY. SHE WAS MY BUS DRIVER IN 1ST GRADE. BUT I ONLY LIVED A BLOCK AWAY.. SHE HELPED ME AND KNEW I SHOULD NOT OF BEEN ON THE BUS. I WILL NEVER FORGET HOW WONDERFUL SHE WAS YO ME A 6 YR OLD SCARED . THANK YOU DELLA FOR BEING SUCH A WONDERFUL LADY!!!! GOD BLESS!!!
Judy, my sympathy to your family on the passing of your beloved mother. She was a special person and lived a rich and long life. God bless you, my prayers are with you.
My condolences to Della’s entire family. Most of you have been family friends forever, some I consider my extended family! Della was a great woman and will be missed. May you feel her blessings each day!
Della made a lot of good memories for me and a lot of people, Having her for the bus ride to release time was the best.
I am sorry for your loss of your strong and determined mother, Della. She was my bus driver (bus 4) all through school. She did much more than get us to school safely-she cared about all of us like we were her own children. She ran a tight ship, correcting behavior when needed. She was a role model, going far beyond just driving the bus. We all learned from Della and are better people as a result. God bless the memory of Della and our fond memories of her and Elmer.
Aunt Della just yesterday I told my friends about your Dandelion wine and how it amazed me as a child to see you pick them and soak them and turn them into wine. So many memories made at that house shop and cabin. You were a giant part of my life growing up and I will miss your hugs.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Della’s family. Della helped me with the Dorn Genealogy and I fondly remember her. She was a very special lady!
Your Dorn Cousin, my grandmother was Nora Dorn Tieben.
Matt & Charlene Schmitz Scheffler
Klingberg family,
My deepest condolences to the all of you .
Jan g .
Della was a very special, caring and loving person in my life. She made a point of asking about what was going on in our lives and she truly loved us all, the kids on bus #4. I remember her making a point of coming out and chatting with my brothers and me when we were arranging for flowers for our Dad’s funeral 20+ years ago. She called us “the Bluedorn kids” ……… I am proud to call myself one of “Della’s kids”. Della was a very special soul. God bless you Della.
My sister, Anne Felix, who recently passed away, had told me that when she first met Della after many years, the first thing Della asked about was myself, Margaret (Felix) Todd, as she was my school bus driver for I don’t know how many years. I was so impressed that she would remember me as I’m sure she remembered her other charges. I wanted to visit with her when I was home for Anne’s funeral but there simply wasn’t time to do it. I’m so sorry for your loss. Heaven is enriched to have such a loving soul. May Yahweh bless and comfort you during this time of mourning.
I was sorry to hear of Della’s passing. What a wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
I was at the cemetery today cleaning up the Christmas arrangements from my parents and husbands graves and noticed Della had passed away. She was my bus driver too. I also have fond memories from those days. She always made us kids feel special on her bus. My deepest sympathies, my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Cherish the memories…may God bless.
I saw on the internet that Della had passed away. Since we hadn’t had Christmas cards for several years from her I would check the computer so often. Now her , Elmer, and my grandparents Elyse and Henry Storlie can have coffee in heaven. Your parents were always so pleasant and so enjoyed coming to Arizona to visit. We all have good memories. My mom, JoseyAnn, is now in a nursing home in Olympia, Wa. I will let her know about Della’s passing.
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Our sympathy on your loss. Our tthoughts and prayeers ar with you.