Last name at time of death was Milbauer (second marriage)
Crystal DiAnn Klinghagen, 81 – passed away suddenly on Wednesday September 29th, 2021 in her home.
Crystal DiAnn Erickson was born on December 2nd, 1939, in Hendricks, MN – the daughter of Hjalmer (who always referred to her as DiAnn) and Cora Jennie (Hugos) Erickson. She graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1957 as homecoming queen. After high school she moved to California with sister Betty to experience more of the world. She worked in an office as an stenographer before returning to her roots in SD about a year later.
On August 20, 1958, she was united in marriage with Franklin R Klinghagen and lived in Sioux Falls SD until moving to their rural Lennox Farm in 1966. DiAnn was a devoted farm "Partner" doing cooking, gardening, bookkeeping and farm chores in the family business until Frank's death in 1997. She then joined a partnership with son David to keep the farm a success.
On November 16, 2002, DiAnn was united in marriage with Robert W Milbauer – the 2nd love of her life and they resided in Sioux Falls. She mentioned many times "how could one person be so lucky to have married 2 such very special men". After son David's death in 2015 and Bob's death in 2017 – she returned to the family farm that she called "home".
DiAnn was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Farmer and Christian. She loved the Lord our Savior and wanted all to know this special love. She took much pride in her 36-year membership at Central Church. She was an accomplished artist – specializing in oil painting and dabbling with watercolors.
DiAnn will deeply be missed by her daughter Nancy DeNeui (Bruce); Grandsons – Drew DeNeui (Katie), Zachary DeNeui, Austin Klinghagen (Courtlen); Great Grand Daughter – Kaylynn Mackey; Sister – Betty Lambert, Orange, CA; Step Children – Barry Milbauer (Barb) and Linda Johnson– along with a host of loved Nieces, Nephews, Step Grand Children, and other family and friends.
DiAnn was preceded in death by her Parents; Husband Frank Klinghagen; 2nd Husband Bob Milbauer; Son David Franklin Klinghagen; Brothers - Hiram, Norris, and Amos Erickson; Sisters – Doris Rolfson, Bernice Thompson, Amy Hannum, Mavis Wildeboer and Janice Madden.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 1:00 to 3:00 at Heritage Funeral Home, Sioux Falls. Funeral Service will be Monday, October 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Central Church, Sioux Falls with burial to follow at Lennox City Cemetery.
Contributor: Pamela Plimpton (51239789)
Crystal DiAnn Klinghagen, 81 – passed away suddenly on Wednesday September 29th, 2021 in her home.
Crystal DiAnn Erickson was born on December 2nd, 1939, in Hendricks, MN – the daughter of Hjalmer (who always referred to her as DiAnn) and Cora Jennie (Hugos) Erickson. She graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1957 as homecoming queen. After high school she moved to California with sister Betty to experience more of the world. She worked in an office as an stenographer before returning to her roots in SD about a year later.
On August 20, 1958, she was united in marriage with Franklin R Klinghagen and lived in Sioux Falls SD until moving to their rural Lennox Farm in 1966. DiAnn was a devoted farm "Partner" doing cooking, gardening, bookkeeping and farm chores in the family business until Frank's death in 1997. She then joined a partnership with son David to keep the farm a success.
On November 16, 2002, DiAnn was united in marriage with Robert W Milbauer – the 2nd love of her life and they resided in Sioux Falls. She mentioned many times "how could one person be so lucky to have married 2 such very special men". After son David's death in 2015 and Bob's death in 2017 – she returned to the family farm that she called "home".
DiAnn was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Farmer and Christian. She loved the Lord our Savior and wanted all to know this special love. She took much pride in her 36-year membership at Central Church. She was an accomplished artist – specializing in oil painting and dabbling with watercolors.
DiAnn will deeply be missed by her daughter Nancy DeNeui (Bruce); Grandsons – Drew DeNeui (Katie), Zachary DeNeui, Austin Klinghagen (Courtlen); Great Grand Daughter – Kaylynn Mackey; Sister – Betty Lambert, Orange, CA; Step Children – Barry Milbauer (Barb) and Linda Johnson– along with a host of loved Nieces, Nephews, Step Grand Children, and other family and friends.
DiAnn was preceded in death by her Parents; Husband Frank Klinghagen; 2nd Husband Bob Milbauer; Son David Franklin Klinghagen; Brothers - Hiram, Norris, and Amos Erickson; Sisters – Doris Rolfson, Bernice Thompson, Amy Hannum, Mavis Wildeboer and Janice Madden.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 1:00 to 3:00 at Heritage Funeral Home, Sioux Falls. Funeral Service will be Monday, October 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Central Church, Sioux Falls with burial to follow at Lennox City Cemetery.
Contributor: Pamela Plimpton (51239789)
Last name at time of death was Milbauer (second marriage)
Crystal DiAnn Klinghagen, 81 – passed away suddenly on Wednesday September 29th, 2021 in her home.
Crystal DiAnn Erickson was born on December 2nd, 1939, in Hendricks, MN – the daughter of Hjalmer (who always referred to her as DiAnn) and Cora Jennie (Hugos) Erickson. She graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1957 as homecoming queen. After high school she moved to California with sister Betty to experience more of the world. She worked in an office as an stenographer before returning to her roots in SD about a year later.
On August 20, 1958, she was united in marriage with Franklin R Klinghagen and lived in Sioux Falls SD until moving to their rural Lennox Farm in 1966. DiAnn was a devoted farm "Partner" doing cooking, gardening, bookkeeping and farm chores in the family business until Frank's death in 1997. She then joined a partnership with son David to keep the farm a success.
On November 16, 2002, DiAnn was united in marriage with Robert W Milbauer – the 2nd love of her life and they resided in Sioux Falls. She mentioned many times "how could one person be so lucky to have married 2 such very special men". After son David's death in 2015 and Bob's death in 2017 – she returned to the family farm that she called "home".
DiAnn was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Farmer and Christian. She loved the Lord our Savior and wanted all to know this special love. She took much pride in her 36-year membership at Central Church. She was an accomplished artist – specializing in oil painting and dabbling with watercolors.
DiAnn will deeply be missed by her daughter Nancy DeNeui (Bruce); Grandsons – Drew DeNeui (Katie), Zachary DeNeui, Austin Klinghagen (Courtlen); Great Grand Daughter – Kaylynn Mackey; Sister – Betty Lambert, Orange, CA; Step Children – Barry Milbauer (Barb) and Linda Johnson– along with a host of loved Nieces, Nephews, Step Grand Children, and other family and friends.
DiAnn was preceded in death by her Parents; Husband Frank Klinghagen; 2nd Husband Bob Milbauer; Son David Franklin Klinghagen; Brothers - Hiram, Norris, and Amos Erickson; Sisters – Doris Rolfson, Bernice Thompson, Amy Hannum, Mavis Wildeboer and Janice Madden.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 1:00 to 3:00 at Heritage Funeral Home, Sioux Falls. Funeral Service will be Monday, October 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Central Church, Sioux Falls with burial to follow at Lennox City Cemetery.
Contributor: Pamela Plimpton (51239789)
Crystal DiAnn Klinghagen, 81 – passed away suddenly on Wednesday September 29th, 2021 in her home.
Crystal DiAnn Erickson was born on December 2nd, 1939, in Hendricks, MN – the daughter of Hjalmer (who always referred to her as DiAnn) and Cora Jennie (Hugos) Erickson. She graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1957 as homecoming queen. After high school she moved to California with sister Betty to experience more of the world. She worked in an office as an stenographer before returning to her roots in SD about a year later.
On August 20, 1958, she was united in marriage with Franklin R Klinghagen and lived in Sioux Falls SD until moving to their rural Lennox Farm in 1966. DiAnn was a devoted farm "Partner" doing cooking, gardening, bookkeeping and farm chores in the family business until Frank's death in 1997. She then joined a partnership with son David to keep the farm a success.
On November 16, 2002, DiAnn was united in marriage with Robert W Milbauer – the 2nd love of her life and they resided in Sioux Falls. She mentioned many times "how could one person be so lucky to have married 2 such very special men". After son David's death in 2015 and Bob's death in 2017 – she returned to the family farm that she called "home".
DiAnn was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Farmer and Christian. She loved the Lord our Savior and wanted all to know this special love. She took much pride in her 36-year membership at Central Church. She was an accomplished artist – specializing in oil painting and dabbling with watercolors.
DiAnn will deeply be missed by her daughter Nancy DeNeui (Bruce); Grandsons – Drew DeNeui (Katie), Zachary DeNeui, Austin Klinghagen (Courtlen); Great Grand Daughter – Kaylynn Mackey; Sister – Betty Lambert, Orange, CA; Step Children – Barry Milbauer (Barb) and Linda Johnson– along with a host of loved Nieces, Nephews, Step Grand Children, and other family and friends.
DiAnn was preceded in death by her Parents; Husband Frank Klinghagen; 2nd Husband Bob Milbauer; Son David Franklin Klinghagen; Brothers - Hiram, Norris, and Amos Erickson; Sisters – Doris Rolfson, Bernice Thompson, Amy Hannum, Mavis Wildeboer and Janice Madden.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 1:00 to 3:00 at Heritage Funeral Home, Sioux Falls. Funeral Service will be Monday, October 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Central Church, Sioux Falls with burial to follow at Lennox City Cemetery.
Contributor: Pamela Plimpton (51239789)
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Doris Grace Erickson Rolfson
1920–2002
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Amy Kathryn Erickson Hannum
1921–1997
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Bernice Lorine Erickson Thompson
1923–2014
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Hiram J. Erickson
1925–2006
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Norris Sylvester Erickson
1927–1944
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Amos Ellsword Erickson
1929–2012
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Mavis Caroline Erickson Wildeboer
1934–2003
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Janice Ann "Jan" Erickson Madden
1935–2019
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