LENORE KLAUSING

SPENCERVILLE — Lenore C. "Nori" Klausing, 91, died at 11:52 p.m. Sept. 8, 2014, surrounded by her children.

She was born June 15, 1923, in Landeck to Edwin and Lauretta Beckman Kroeger, who preceded her in death. On May 1, 1943, she married Richard H. Klausing, who died March 10, 2005.

Mrs. Klausing was a farm wife and homemaker. She graduated from Middle Point High School in 1941. Being able to balance farming, faith and family was her gift. She and Richard worked steady and strong, farming side by side until he died. She was an active member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Landeck. As a mom, she understood the difference between unconditional love and loving discipline, and freely shared both with her family.

Survivors include six children, Charlotte "Charlie" (Thomas) Trame, of Ottawa, Virginia "Ginny" (Gary) Miller, of Beavercreek, Dan (Irene) Klausing, of Spencerville, Helen (Michael) Pohlman, of Spencerville, Theresa "Terri" (Tom) Wolfe, of Spencerville, and William "Bill" Klausing, of Santa Rosa, California; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandgrandchildren and awaiting three more; two great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Gerard (Judy) Kroeger; a sister, Janelle (Ed) Friedrich, of Delphos; a sister-in-law, Mary Klausing, of Fort Jennings; and many dear friends at Van Crest.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ellen (Ralph) Warnecke; and an infant sister, Theresa Kroeger.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Landeck. The Rev. Dave Reinhart will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville.

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