Wayne George Klocke, age 80, of Dedham, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Carroll. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Friday, April 4, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Church in Dedham. The Celebrant will be Father Patrick Behm assisted by Deacon Louis Meiners. Music will be provided by Cindy Bauer and the St. Joseph’s Choir. Joann Klocke will be the Lector. Wayne’s grandchildren will serve as Gift Bearers and Gail Hopkins will be the Eucharistic Minister. Casket Bearers are Tom Reid, Connor Reid, Jason Carlson, Jordan Clark, Ryan Kleinpeter and Trevor Tiefenthaler. Military Honors will be conducted by the Dedham American Legion. Private family burial will occur at a later date at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Visitation is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll with a Rosary at 7 p.m. The casket will be moved to the church for additional visitation on Friday morning from 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m.
Services are under the guidance of Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences for Wayne’s family may be left at www.sharpfuneral.com. Memorials may be left at the Sharp Funeral Home or the church for future designation.
Raised in Dedham, Wayne was born on November 8, 1946, to Clem and Elizabeth Klocke.
On July 9, 1966, Wayne married Carol Hannasch, with whom he shared a loving life. Together, they raised four children: Scott, Lynne, Todd, and Robyn. Wayne was a proud veteran of the Army Reserves and lived a life filled with diverse careers, such as a farmer and a groundskeeper for St. Joseph’s Parish.
He is survived by his wife Carol; his children Scott (Kari) Klocke of Carroll, Lynne (Tom) Reid of Ames, Todd (KT) Klocke of Altoona, and Robyn (Jason) Carlson of Pilot Mound; 11 grandchildren: Kelsi, Brittany, Meghan, Connor, Elizabeth, Cayden, Coehen, Sophia, Truett, Noel, Jameson; and two great-grandchildren: Colter Wayne and Wyatt; and brothers and brother-in-law: Jerry (Betty) Klocke, Jim (Louann) Klocke, Ronnie Klocke, and Ron (Diane) Hannasch and sisters and sister-in-law: Sharon (Eldon) Wright, Marlene (Jim) Wille, Joan Hannasch, Pat Klocke and Donna Klocke.
Preceding him in death are his parents Clem and Elizabeth (Wiskus) Klocke; parents-in-law Bill and Addie (Schlerman) Hannasch; siblings and in-laws Jessie & Arnold Fast, Maxine & Gene McFarland, Helen & Roy Knobbe & Delbert Johnson, Lorraine & Bill Gettler, Frances & Norman Phipps & Neil Whisnat, Louise & Earl Costello, Donna & Ken Lowe, Lambert Klocke, LeRoy & Janice Klocke, Joleen Klocke, Larry Klocke, and Dale Hannasch.
Dad or Papa to his many grandkids and great grandchildren, was a man full of life with stories that were colored by his many life experiences. He belonged to a very extraordinary family, not only for their size, but for their close relationships with each other. This is where Dad formed the most important value for his life, that family is everything. It was important to him that every one of his kids and grandkids knew that he loved them and that he was always there for them.
Dad could strike up a conversation with anyone he came across, and never met a stranger. His neighbors, family, and friends, knew they could call him for help and he would drop everything to come over. He loved to spend his time playing the 3-13 card game with his family, going for his daily cards and coffee and always had time for one more cup.
During his retirement, Dad took pride in mowing the lawn for the St. Joseph’s church and for the town of Dedham. Making sure it looked perfect for Memorial Day. He loved to spend time with his grandkids/great grandchildren who filled his life with joy. Most importantly, his wife was the love of his life for 58 years. Their marriage and the fact that they were truly best friends, gave us kids an example of the foundation needed to have a strong and loving marriage.
We will miss our Dad/Papa, but know that he is in a better place and will always be watching over us, being our support from above. We will always love you, Dad.
