Edna Kludt: 1925-2021
Edna Kludt, 95, of Menno, S.D., passed away Feb. 25, 2021 at the Menno Olivet Care Center in Menno. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service which is at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 5 at Peace Christian Reformed Church in Menno. Burial will be at the Menno Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 concerns, friends and family are encouraged to participate through live streaming on Edna’s obituary page at www.goglinfuneralhome.com Those wishing to attend the service in person are encouraged to wear a mask and practice social distancing guidelines.
Edna Wilhelmina (Schmidt) Kludt was born Nov. 14, 1925 to Henry and Annetta (Zeeb) Schmidt. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Friedens Reformed Church in Tripp, S.D. As a child Edna attended country school through seventh grade.
Edna married Richard Kludt Sept. 7, 1947. They welcomed two children into their family. Edna worked side-by-side with her husband milking cows, gardening and raising chickens.
After Richard passed, Edna moved to Menno and enjoyed volunteering with the Menno-Olivet Care Center Auxiliary, Senior Citizens, MORE committee, and helped at the Pioneer Power Show. Edna enjoyed crocheting, embroidery and quilting. She was a faithful member of Peace Christian Reformed church.
She is survived by her son William (Jody) of Lesterville, S.D. and daughter Nancy (Dale) Dallmann of Kalispell, Mont.; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother Maynard Schmidt.