Quentin Klucas

Quentin Klucas, 80, of Stewart, died on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at Glencoe Regional Health Services long-term care facility. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 14, 2012, at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Stewart. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, July 13, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hughes-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Stewart, and will continue Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Funeral Chapel. Visitation will continue Saturday for one hour prior to the service at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Funeral services for Quentin Donvin Klucas, 80, of Stewart, were held Saturday, July 14, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Stewart. The Rev. Aaron Albrecht officiated. Mr. Klucas died Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at Glencoe Regional Health Services long-term care facility. The organist was Julie Pederson. Soloist Jennifer Klucas sang "One Day at a Time" and "In Times Like These." Soloist Doug Karg sang "In the Garden." The congregational hymn was "The Lord's Prayer." Pallbearers were Bruce Novotny, David Wieweck, Paul DeMuth, Dan McKeon, Kathy Renner, Mike Miller, Michele Feeley and Doug Karg. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mr. Klucas was born at home in Grafton Township, Sibley County, on Jan. 10, 1932, the third of five children of Arthur and Lillian (Macheledt) Klucas. He was baptized Nov. 24, 1932, at Evangelical United Brethren (EUB) Church by the Rev. R.R. Werner, and confirmed by the Rev. A.E. Kottke at the EUB Church in the Evangelical faith. In 1954, he was instructed in the Lutheran religion by the Rev. M.A. Schultz. He attended country school, which was located at the end of their driveway, until sixth grade. After sixth grade, he attended Buffalo Lake High School and graduated in 1949. Following graduation, Mr. Klucas worked on the family farm with his father. On Oct. 20, 1951, Mr. Klucas was united in marriage to Ordell Miller at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. They were married 60 years and blessed with three children, Kathy, Kevin and Shelly. They began their married life on the family farm in rural Buffalo Lake. In 1953, they moved to Stewart, where Mr. Klucas operated the Standard Oil Station. While working at the station, he took classes on television repair and, in 1957, started his own business, Stewart TV. In addition to his own business, he also did service work for Isackson's Plumbing and Heating in Gibbon. Over the years, Mr. Klucas also worked for Goodman Produce, Fischer Trucking, the U.S. Post Office as a substitute mail carrier, and at Stewart Public Schools for over 30 years as a bus driver. After graduating from high school, Mr. Klucas was a member of the National Guard, based out of Hutchinson. He was also a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Stewart, the Stewart Fire Department and First Responders, and the Stewart Snow-Gopher Snowmobile Club. He served many years on the Stewart City Council and was a member of the Stewart Improvement Association. Mr. Klucas enjoyed the outdoors and taught his children, grandchildren, and many others to appreciate nature. He was a snowmobile and firearms safety instructor for over 40 years. He also enjoyed canoeing and fishing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and in Canada. He went on many hunting and fishing trips with family, friends and relatives. One of his favorite places was his son's cabin in Backus, where he spent time with his family and friends. Mr. Klucas especially enjoyed the time spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. His favorite actor was John Wayne, and he would often be found watching his movies. His favorite expression was "One Day at a Time." In January 2012, Mr. Klucas was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He remained at home until June 22, when he entered Glencoe Regional Health Services long-term care. Survivors include his wife, Ordell Klucas, of Stewart; son, Kevin (Janelle) Klucas, of Stewart; daughters: Kathy (Roland) Kirsch of Stewart, and Shelly Lange of Stewart; grandchildren, Christopher (Jennifer) Klucas of Lakeville, Stephanie (Carl) Shimer of Stewart, Drew Lange of Stewart and Tate Lange of Stewart; step-grandchildren, Timothy Kirsch of Willmar and Katherine Kirsch of Winona; great-grandchildren, Chase and Haylee Butler, Gavin Klucas, and Savannah Shimer; brother, Keith Klucas; sister: Phyllis Hoecke; brothers-in-law: Noel Phifer and Warren DeMuth; sisters-in-law: Ronna Miller and Beverly Phifer; special nieces and nephews, Paul DeMuth, Sean DeMuth, Michael Miller, Michelle Feeley, Melissa Miller, Grayson Miller, and Linda (Klucas) Brenton; special friends, Kathy Renner and Dan and Karen McKeon; many other friends and relatives. Preceding him in death were his parents, Arthur and Lillian Klucas; sister, Constance DeMuth; brother, Roger Klucas; sister-in-law, Annie Klucas; brothers-in-law, Reuben Hoecke and Roger Miller; grandson, Brett Lange; and great-grandson, Noah Klucas.