Richard W. Klatt

Richard W. Klatt, age 92, of Menomonie, WI passed away Monday, April 4, 2022, at The Neighbors of Dunn County in Menomonie.

He was born Nov. 29, 1929, in the Town of Dunn, Dunn County, WI to Emil and Alice (Kothlow) Klatt. He was raised in the Town of Dunn and attended Valley View School. He later bought the old school and built a house there when he retired.

On April 28, 1950, Richard married Arlene Louise Miller at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie. He farmed all his life in Little Elk Creek on the family farm. Richard spent many hours helping his boys farm, enjoyed his many grandchildren and spending time with all the family. He also liked watching the deer.

Richard is survived by his children, Allen (Ronna) Klatt, Dewey Klatt, Dale (Teresa) Klatt and Steven Klatt; grandchildren, Cyndi (Jeff) Schauf, Tim (Angie) Klatt, Angela (Todd) Schultz, Amanda Klatt, Chelsalyn Teegarden-Klatt; great-grandchildren, Austin (Kirsten) Schauf and Brenden Schauf (Erica Kinnard), Kora Buehling, Skyler and Devin Klatt, Torianna Birthman (Tony), Kade and Parker Schultz, Jayden Dale and Nicohl Dicks, and Kloe, Kyle and Kash; a brother-in-law, Gerald (Naomi) Miller; sisters-in-law, Winnie Wolf, Elaine Werner and Lorene Dahl; also many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Alice; his wife Arlene; an infant baby brother; other young siblings, Doris, Hazel and Dorothy; sisters, Phyllis (Don) Burke, Erma Jean (Vernon) Hayden; brother Paul (Roselyn) Klatt; brothers-in-law Lavern and David Miller and Wendelin Wolf; and granddaughter Alissa Klatt.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2022, at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, with Pastor Bob Friese officiating. There will be visitation at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Friday. Burial will be in Iron Creek Cemetery in the Town of Spring Brook, Dunn Co. WI.