Don J. Klingberg
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On September 7, 2022 @ 8:43 am In 2022,Obituaries | 5 Comments
Don J. Klingberg, age 90 of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully at home on September 4th, 2022. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Don on Friday, September 9, 2022 at 11 AM, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Ave SE, Prior Lake, with a time of gathering from 9-11 AM, also at church. Father Tom Walker will preside. Interment St. Michael Cemetery.
Born and raised in Prior Lake, Don was born on July 14, 1932 to parents Paul and Mildred Klingberg. Growing up, he worked with his father, picking up milk cans from various farms in the area. Don graduated from Shakopee High School, and a short while later enlisted in the Army. After his time in the service, he met the love of his life, Mary Joyce Hennen, at a Spring Lake town dance. They were married on August 11th, 1956- a marriage that lasted 66 years! They were blessed with 3 children, Nancy, Jay, and Lori.
Don was a hard worker and instilled his work ethic in his children and grandchildren. Though he stayed busy, family always came first- growing up, his children have many fond memories of weekends spent “Up North” at their cabin, cane pole fishing on Lake Marion, playing cards and cheering Don on at his Sunday Softball league.
Don’s greatest joy in life was his family; and he was an incredibly proud grandpa. He was an avid fan of any sports team that his grandchildren played on and loved to spend time with them- particularly playing cards (with “Klingberg Rules”) and other games he came up with. He had a special love for his great-grandchildren and made sure to spoil them by making sure that his shirt pocket was full of candy whenever they were around.
Don is preceded in death by his son, Jay Klingberg; and grandson, Bryce Sheehan.
He will forever be missed by his wife of 66 years, Mary; daughters, Nancy (Don Hoover) Sheehan and Lori (Daniel) Haugh; grandchildren, Meagan (Kevin) Elsbury, Venessa (Toby) Ferrier, Austin (Britney) Haugh, and Darin Haugh; great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Owen, Nola, Nash, and Kinsley; extended family, Joey and Aspen King; siblings, Paul Klingberg Jr., and Alice (Vim) Mueller; sisters-in-law, Alice Menden, Ruth Pass, and Joan Hennen; and many other relatives and friends.
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Mary and family, so sorry to hear about Don. Cherish the many wonderful memories.
Dear Mary Lorie and Nancy,
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of husband and father. A real love of family
We always check out the Klingberg house when driving by. If it’s Friday they are playing cards. If the garage door is open, your welcome to stop in. Always caring & sharing.
Lovingly
Jim & Sherry Strauss
My Prayers and thoughts are with you. May God give you strength and comfort in the days ahead. So sorry for your loss.
My sympathy to you Mary Joyce and family. May his life live on in his family and grandchildren who are his legacy.
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Dear Mary, Nancy, Lori and families.
My sincere sympathy to all. Great guy, great family.
Sincerely
Pauline Lentner