ALBERT KLAUS

SPENCERVILLE — Albert F. Klaus, 77, of rural Spencerville, died at 11:13 PM Thursday, April 21, 2106 in the Roselawn Manor Nursing Home in Spencerville following a 5 year illness.

He was born May 16, 1938 in Venedocia, a son of Philip P. and Lucinda A. Meyer Klaus, who are deceased. On March 4, 1961 he married Konita G. "Connie" Bowersock, who survives, along with 2 children; Debra Lynn Klaus of Spencerville and Richard Joseph (Nancy) Klaus of Elida; 2 step-children; David A. Rayburn and Tiffany M. Wehri.

Also surviving are 10 siblings; Robert (Marilyn) Klaus of Tiffin; Phyllis (George) Seffernick of Wapakoneta; Louise Renner of Van Wert; Kenneth (Sandy) Klaus of Spencerville; Philip (Rachel) Klaus, Jr. of Monticello; Rosemary (Gerald) Hesseling and Dorothy (Doug) Geise, both of Delphos; Richard Klaus of Middle Point; Michael (Kim) Klaus of Celina and Cheryl (Joe) Theobald of Delphos and a sister-in-law; Sandra Klaus of Wapakoneta.

He was preceded in death by 2 siblings; James Klaus and Celia Klaus and a brother-in-law Robert Renner.

Albert was a member of the Ohio Operating Engineers, working at the Stedke Construction Company in Lima for 38 years, working mainly with the backhoe. He served in the Army from 1961 thru 1963. He was a 1957 graduate of Spencerville High School.

He attended the Bethlehem Christian Union Church and was a member of the Harry J. Reynolds American Legion Post 191 of Spencerville. His backhoe work was his hobby , along with gardening, yard, camping and being outdoors.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Tuesday in the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville with Revs. Kent Place and Eldon Stirn officiating. Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery with military rites by the Spencerville Veterans.

Friends may call from 2/4 and 6/8 PM Monday and after 10 AM Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be sent to the American Legion Post 191.

Condolences may be sent to tbayliff@woh.rr.com