Obituary of Theresa R. Prier

DYERSVILLE, IOWA

Theresa R. Prier, 62, of Dyersville, Iowa passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Unity Point in Dubuque, Iowa.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. – 1p.m. on Friday, May 10th, 2024 at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa, with a Celebration of Life to follow at 1p.m.

Theresa was born on July 23rd, 1961 in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur and Verna (Schlichte) Klostermann. She grew up on a farm outside of Dyersville with 11 siblings where her strong work ethic started.  She had many farm stories that she liked to share with family and friends. She graduated from Beckman High School and University of Northern Iowa with her Masters of Arts in Education Counseling: Elementary Guidance and Counseling.   

She was introduced to Chris by two of her brothers and they started dating during her college years.  The two married on June 18^th, 1983 at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville.  Chris and Theresa enjoyed traveling the world together and then continued that love of traveling with their daughters. The four of them especially enjoyed traveling to see friends and family across the country.

Theresa enjoyed many hobbies including boating, racquetball, gardening (but not the spiders), bike riding, and attending her daughter’s various school activities. Theresa was know for her bright smile and quick wit.

She will be missed by her husband of 40 years, Chris, two daughters: Anna (Tyler Henley) Prier of Muscatine and Lauren (Drew Wilgenbusch) Prier of Dyersville; siblings: Dave (Pam) Klostermann, Lois (Chuck Crone) Lenz, Mary Lou Hanish, Steve (Elaine) Klostermann, Joan (Denton) Ketels, Robert (Lois) Klostermann, Jane (Michael) Stell, Marcia Klostermann, and Sharon (David) Trenkle; Mother-in-law, Marilyn Prier; in-laws: Sherry (Dave) Kronlage, Randy (Brenda) Prier, Tammy Gassmann, Rob (Lori) Prier, Jayme Prier; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, father-in-law, Gerald Prier; siblings: Patricia Lahey, Rick Klostermann; in-laws: Jim Lenz, Wayne Hanish, Rich Murillo, Rob Butts, and Tom Lahey.

Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville is assisting the family and information is available at www.kramerfuneral.com.  Memorials may be sent to the family, (in care of Kramer Funeral Home) 750 12^th Ave SW, Dyersville, IA  52040.