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Richard O. Klatt
February 4, 1927 ~ October 29, 2016 (age 89) 89 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Coach O'Donnell
November 7, 2016 7:48 PM
Was out of town when this all took place. But was very sadden by the news. Coach Klatt was always warm and friendly to me in my early years and through out my teaching and coaching career. To me he was a " Coaches Coach". Thanks for the friendship. Coach OD
Message from Pat Enger Hanson
November 5, 2016 2:52 PM
Dear Olive Mae and Family - So sorry to hear of the passing of Dick. I've missed seeing you both as I haven't been to the all school reunions for Webster for a couple of years. But I have always enjoyed hearing from you at Christmas. I sold my place in Webb Lake and moved to Bloomington permanently with my oldest daughter; well, I think it's permanent. I guess I wrote that to you last Christmas. Stuff gets mixed when you get older, ha. Take care, dear friend, he will be missed. Pat Enger Hanson
A candle was lit by Connie & Mick, Chris, Greg, Chad, Steph, Mitch, Etta & Scott
on November 4, 2016 8:20 PM
A candle was lit by Mukund Joshi
on November 4, 2016 5:54 PM
Message from Warren Bovee
November 4, 2016 2:15 PM
My condolence to Olive and family. I am saddened by Mr. Klatt's passing. He was such an important role model as a teacher and coach during my formative years. He was a builder of people and organizations and homes. He seemed to believe in us more than we believed in ourselves and by his example helped each of us to be the best we could be. Our respect for his knowledge of science and his manner of passing his knowledge to his students with discipline and a dash of humor was largely responsible for my own lifelong interest in science and technology. While his passing is a great loss, his actions and values will remain with me. I will always be grateful that he chose to live and teach in our communities and that our paths chanced to cross if only for a little while. He will be missed and continue to be in my thoughts.
A Designers Choice was sent on November 4, 2016
Dear Klatt and Peterson Family, Dick was a great leader with such warmth and kindness always. Our prayers are with you all. Darrell and Barb Peterson, Jon and Sherri Cermin, Bruce and Norma Peterson, David and Renae Borden and Families
Message from Barbara Quist
November 3, 2016 3:35 PM
To Ron, Olive, Sue, Rick and family, my deepest sympathies for the loss of a truly great man.
Message from Gerry
November 3, 2016 1:29 PM
Thanks Uncle Dick for everything ... miss you
Message from Pam Jones
November 2, 2016 9:15 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Dick was one of the most influential teachers I had in all my years of school and I have many fond memories of him. May you find comfort in knowing that he was loved and respected by many former students.
Message from Marcia and Doug Dube
November 2, 2016 12:39 PM
What a great man. We think and talk about him often. It is and was a real pleasure for me to be able to do and participate in two of his favorite things (play football for him and to follow a job roll of chemistry). He was personally responsible of my love for both.
We will both remember him for everything he stood for.
Marcia and Doug
We will both remember him for everything he stood for.
Marcia and Doug
Message from Jim Castellano Family
November 2, 2016 9:11 AM
I send my prayers and supportive hugs to Mrs. Klatt, and to each of the kids and their families, Rick, Sue and Ron.
Mr. and Mrs. Klatt have been part of the Castellano’s lives for the past 55 years and very dear friends to my folks and our family.
When I think of Mr. Klatt, I think of a man of integrity. A family man, a man of faith, a steward to his community and genuine friend to so many.
When my father wanted to give relevance or credibility to his story, he would always reference his dear friend by saying, “well Dick Klatt said….” Or “according to Dick Klatt….” This shows the amount of trust, admiration, and respect he had from my father and those around him.
In thinking back to when Mr. Klatt walked the halls of Unity High School, teaching chemistry, coaching football, and performing the duties of Athletic Director, he was always directly or indirectly over-seeing and supporting the programs and people he believed in…he was Unity’s Berry Alvarez of his time.
I am honored and privileged to have had the past 40+ years with Mr. Klatt sharing stories and laughter at the cabin while enjoying a common interest together of sipping a good single malt scotch.
Regardless of how young I was, he would always recognize me and include me in on the conversation and make me feel important and always welcome. He was a kind man and such a positive influence.
I am very grateful and blessed to have had the positive influence and such wonderful memories of Mr. Klatt in my life.
Mr. and Mrs. Klatt have been part of the Castellano’s lives for the past 55 years and very dear friends to my folks and our family.
When I think of Mr. Klatt, I think of a man of integrity. A family man, a man of faith, a steward to his community and genuine friend to so many.
When my father wanted to give relevance or credibility to his story, he would always reference his dear friend by saying, “well Dick Klatt said….” Or “according to Dick Klatt….” This shows the amount of trust, admiration, and respect he had from my father and those around him.
In thinking back to when Mr. Klatt walked the halls of Unity High School, teaching chemistry, coaching football, and performing the duties of Athletic Director, he was always directly or indirectly over-seeing and supporting the programs and people he believed in…he was Unity’s Berry Alvarez of his time.
I am honored and privileged to have had the past 40+ years with Mr. Klatt sharing stories and laughter at the cabin while enjoying a common interest together of sipping a good single malt scotch.
Regardless of how young I was, he would always recognize me and include me in on the conversation and make me feel important and always welcome. He was a kind man and such a positive influence.
I am very grateful and blessed to have had the positive influence and such wonderful memories of Mr. Klatt in my life.
Message from Renelle Boyd
November 1, 2016 6:16 PM
So sorry for your loss 😳 I had the pleasure of knowing Dick while working at Vacation Properties Network years ago. He was a true gentleman and a blessing to be friends with! Dick believed that I should go into education and so I did. When I struggled in math he helped me pass and so I earned a degree in elementary education thanks to Dick! Loved him! May God bless you all during this difficult time. Blessing to you all as we meet him again in our forever home above. Sincerely, Renelle Boyd 🙏 (Maiden name Carlson...Dick also knew my late dad, Buzz) Heaven has another great one!
Message from Lisa Wulf LaMirande
November 1, 2016 5:34 PM
My condolences to the Olive, Rick, Sue, Ron and their families. Dick was a special person and I have many fond memories of him from my youth through my adulthood. From Dick administering first aide to my finger slammed in a car door to his teachings in Chemistry class along with his teachings and example of everyday learning and living. Bless you all and may time, good memories and the prayers and love of family and friends help to heal your hearts.
Message from Sharon (Dowd) Monson
November 1, 2016 5:09 PM
So sorry to hear of your loss. He was a favorite teacher of mine as well as finding him to be a great role model of a "person" and teacher. All of us who knew him will be mourning this great man's passing.
Message from Connie & Steve Fredrickson
October 31, 2016 11:28 PM
Connie and I are both former students of Mr. Klatt, I am a teacher today because of fine teachers like Mr. Klatt. We both offer our sincerely prayers to help you through this difficult time.
Message from Mark &Lorna Monson
October 31, 2016 9:33 PM
Dick will be missed by so many. I considered it a privilege to spend time with him. Whether at a sporting event or time in the field elk hunting, Dick always had some words of wisdom he was willing to share with everyone.
A SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent on October 31, 2016
So sad to hear the news of Uncle Dick's passing, he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Babe and family. Love always, Gerry, Mary, Ang (Mike), Colleen (Steve and Elliott) and Marie Pardun, Denis and Sid Pardun, Deb Schmechel, Jon (Tamatha, Jr., Hannah, and Liz) Schmechel
Message from Mary Olson Hepinstall
October 31, 2016 9:25 PM
Dick was truly a great man. I feel blessed to have know him. I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for peace for the entire family.
Message from Don Evans
October 31, 2016 9:23 PM
Dick Klatt was a brilliant person, role model and personal friend. He was my coach, teacher and early life mentor. I grew up and lived only a few blocks from his home in Centuria where many of the neighborhood kids played football in his back yard, well into the evenings where the only light was the back yard porch. He was the man who nick-named me “Moose.” I had the privilege of hunting deer, fox, geese, ducks, pheasants and partridge with him and his son Rick, just west of town, crex Meadows and at their camp north of the Iron bridge off the Namekagon River. As a friend I can remember asking him (when I was quite young) his opinion of what my first deer rifle should be. As a builder, it seemed there wasn’t anything he couldn’t do. He was responsible for tweaking my interest in building; I can distinctly remember him patiently instructing my best friend Jim and I how to measure and cut T-111 siding. Mr. Klatt, a class act, a man of few words, who when he spoke, it was well measured and to the point. A man of magnificent character and encouraging influence. Throughout my life I would often times think about him and was thankful for the positive impact he had on me. My prayers to his family for the tremendous loss.
A candle was lit by Mary Olson Hepinstall
on October 31, 2016 9:22 PM
A candle was lit by Deb (Cox) Hinderaker
on October 31, 2016 9:10 PM
Message from Greg and Suzanne Nelson
October 31, 2016 4:26 PM
We both were privileged to have attended classes taught by Dick Klatt at Unity High School. He is one of the few truly great teachers we encountered in our educational experience. He believed in our abilities and pushed us to look ahead. Looking back he put a lot of trust in us and our abilities. As adults we always welcomed being in his presence and reconfirming to him the difference he made in our lives. We bless his soul. Condolences to his family for their great loss.
A candle was lit by Marie Pardun
on October 31, 2016 1:30 PM
Message from Beth Ubbelohde
October 31, 2016 10:45 AM
My sympathies to Olive and family at this very sad time. Coach Klatt as one of my favorite teachers and the football coach is an integral part of my high school memories. Dick was a kind and wise man who had a positive impact on all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by many.
A candle was lit by Craig Anderson
on October 31, 2016 9:40 AM
Message from Mary Jo Clemons
October 31, 2016 8:53 AM
My deepest condolences to Mrs Klatt and the entire family. Mr Klatt was a wonderful person, teacher and neighbor. He was loved and respected by many and will be missed dearly. God's Blessings.
A candle was lit by Mary Jo Clemons
on October 31, 2016 8:48 AM
Message from Raymond Mahaney
October 31, 2016 7:16 AM
I cannot tell you how sorry I am to hear about your dad. You have my deepest heartfelt condolences.
A candle was lit by Cathy Nelson Cottle
on October 31, 2016 1:41 AM
Message from Jeff Ditlefsen
October 30, 2016 8:25 PM
He was a favorite teacher and a great coach. Think of you now and then. Blessed to have know him!
Message from Sue Rost
October 30, 2016 6:38 PM
Mr Klatt was such an awesome teacher and friend. I could never understand how he found me to go sit in the ice tub when I pulled my ham string. 😳😄
A candle was lit by Sue Rost
on October 30, 2016 6:35 PM
Message from Amy Markert
October 30, 2016 4:13 PM
Dick Klatt had a profound and positive impact on my life. I'm so grateful to have had the privilege of calling him my teacher and my friend, and will cherish the many memories of his wisdom, generosity, sense of humor, kindness, courage, and strength of character. He will be greatly missed. My prayers and love to his family. God rest his soul and keep him safe in heaven.
Message from Chuck Bouthilet
October 30, 2016 3:05 PM
Sorry to hear of Dick's passing. He was certainly one of the finest men I ever knew.
A candle was lit by Rocky Mountain
on October 30, 2016 2:57 PM
Message from Ann Kobs Anderson
October 30, 2016 11:53 AM
Sorry to hear about Mr. Platt!! He was one of my teachers, and a neighbor for my younger year's. Condolences to the family!!!
A candle was lit by Love and Prayers, Dwain and Mary Kasel
on October 30, 2016 9:33 AM
Message from Tom Markert
October 30, 2016 8:57 AM
Thoughts and prayers for Dick and his family. He touched my life in so many positive ways.
Message from Peter and Natalie Duerkop
October 30, 2016 8:42 AM
Grandpa Dick was as quality a man as there can be. He helped shape a lot of people in his time and I'm glad to have known him. Keeping you in our thoughts.
A candle was lit by Donna Dombrock
on October 29, 2016 10:08 PM
Message from Shawn and Monica (Mayer) Kelly
October 29, 2016 9:54 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He was always a true gentleman and will be greatly missed. Sending big hugs.
A candle was lit by Amy Markert
on October 29, 2016 7:25 PM
A candle was lit by Pat Davis
on October 29, 2016 2:57 PM
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