Virginia Mae Klimpel

Mrs. Virginia Mae Klimpel, 81, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. She was born in South Westerlo, NY on September 27, 1926 to the late Reuben and Millicent (nee: Willsey) Swartout. On December 25, 1950, she married Robert W. Klimpel. They moved to Racine in 1968. He preceded her in death on July 30, 1985. Mrs. Klimpel was an avid collector of many things and enjoyed being in surroundings of her family whom she loved dearly. She is survived by her daughters, Karen Nelson, Pamela (Phillip) Rainwater both of Racine; grandchildren, Cory (Tracy) Nelson of Racine, Stacey (Robert) Hammill of Kenosha; Shanna Rainwater of Milwaukee, WI., Kourtney Humburg of Racine; great grandchildren, Kai, Devyn, Caleb, Matthew, Luke and Kavin; brother, Douglas Swartout of Evans Mills, NY; brother-in-law, Edward (Phyllis) Klimpel of Conneaut, Ohio; sister-in-law, Marlene Klimpel of Tillson, NY; as well as nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; her sisters-in-law, Elaine Swartout, Dorothy (Sulc) Petersen; brother-in-law, Donald Klimpel and special aunt, Cora (Willsey) Miles. Family and friends are invited to gather at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Friday evening, April 25, 2008 from 5-7 p.m. for a time to meet with Virginia’s family. A private memorial service will be held at a later date in New York where she will be interred with her dear husband, Robert. Memorials in her name have been suggested to Wheaton Franciscan Hospice (1055 Prairie Dr. Racine, WI 53406). A very warm thank you to Wheaton Franciscan Hospice, especially, Jackie and Jill for the loving care they provided to Virginia and her family these past few weeks. May God bless you.