Joy Kluever

Joy Phyllis Kluever, 85, Wausau , died Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital .

She was born on November 3, 1923 in Wild Rose, WI the daughter of the late Glenn and Hannah (Bowen) Etheridge. She married Frank Kluever on July 22, 1950 in Wild Rose, WI. He preceded her in death on April 28, 1985 .

Joy was a first grade teacher in the Wausau Public School for 39 years, teaching at Irving School and Rib Mountain School . She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, serving as a Deacon. Joy was also a member the Order of the Eastern Star, Shrine Auxiliary, Blue Triangle, Hospital Auxiliary, and very active in the local Retired Teachers Association. In her free time, she enjoyed traveling, counter cross-stitching, reading, crosswords and jigsaw puzzles.

She is survived by her loving son, Robert Kluever and his wife, Jane; three grandchildren, Stephanie (Randy) Duberstein, Daniel (Jackie) Kluever, and Jonathan Kluever all of Wausau; and three great-grandchildren, Payton, Marcus and Tyler, who brought her love and happiness everyday. Joy was preceded in death by her brother, David.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at the First Presbyterian Church, Wausau . The Reverend Joy Nelson-Jeffers will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery . Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:00 AM until the time of services at the church. The Helke Funeral Home, Wausau , is assisting the family with arrangements. You may sign our family guestbook at www.helke.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed the family who will be making a donation to charity.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Aspirus Wausau Hospital ’s Palliative Care Unit for their loving care.