Obituary of Floyd Klostermann

Survivors include his wife, Esther; one daughter, Krystal (Scott) Resetich of Sugar Grove, IL; four sons: Brad Klostermann of Petersburg, IA, Bruce (Nancy) Klostermann of Dubuque, IA, Bryon (Dana) Klostermann of Davenport, IA, Barry (Lisa) Klostermann of Dyersville, IA; nine grandchildren: Zach, Erin, Alyssa, Paige, Ben, Brooke, Blair, Abbey and Baby Klostermann due later this year; one sister, Mary Kay (Gerald) Westhoff of New Vienna, IA and one brother, Donald (Cheryl) Klostermann of Dyersville, IA. Other survivors include in-laws, Alice Mae (Eddie) Schieltz and Grace (Jerry) Schieltz both of Luxemburg, Wilma Lake of Dyersville, Joann Besler of Hopkinton, Gladys (Bob) Elgin of Bankston, Edward Lake of Dubuque, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Bernice Klostermann, his in-laws, Edward and Agatha Lake, and two brothers-in-law, James Lake and Bill Besler. Floyd was born on May 24, 1939, in Petersburg, Iowa, the son of Everett C. and Bernice F. (Kruse) Klostermann. He attended SS Peter & Paul schools in Petersburg. He served in the U.S. Army in 1958 for six months active duty, serving 5 years in the Reserves and was discharged in 1963. He married Esther L. Lake of Luxemburg, Iowa on September 14, 1959, at Holy Trinity church in Luxemburg. He purchased the Petersburg Creamery of Petersburg Spur and together they started Floyd's Feed Store in 1960. Upon retirement, they sold the business to two sons and it's now known as Klostermann Bros. Floyd was a member of St. Francis Xavier Parish, St. Francis Xavier School Board, Iowa Grain and Feed Board, United Suppliers, IDO Board, and was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Dubourg Assembly and a member of K of C Council #1734. He served on the Dyersville City Council, was a Beckman Booster and an active member of AA. Floyd enjoyed playing cards, visiting with people and watching his grandchildren participate in sports activities. He was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, Denver Broncos and the Beckman Blazer baseball team. A Floyd J. Klostermann memorial fund has been established.