Dorothy Kloock age 88, of West Des Moines, formerly of Ames died Sunday April 7, 2013 at Fountain West Care Center. A gathering time will be 11:00 a.m. until noon on Friday Apr. 12 with a celebration of life memorial service at 1:00 p.m. Friday April 12, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames.
Dorothy was born in Hancock County Iowa on the family farm the daughter of Fred and Lydia (Fritz) Missal. She graduated from Garner High School and attended Luther College. During WWII she taught school on an emergency teacher's certificate. Dorothy married Dean Kloock May 25, 1947 in Garner, Iowa. The couple lived in Sibley, Clear Lake, Fredericksburg and at Holiday Lake in Brooklyn. Dorothy worked at Manatt's Construction for 20 years. Being avid Cyclone fans, Dorothy and Dean decided to move to Ames after retirement. Dorothy was a member of Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames, American Legion Auxiliary and a member of PEO for over 55 years.
Dorothy is survived by; sons, Danny (Glynace) Kloock of Omaha and David (Kim St. Pierre) Kloock of Urbandale; three grandchildren: Zachary (Mickelle) Kloock, Nathan (Adrienne) Kloock and Dr. Kirsten (Victor Ha) Kloock; and four great grandchildren: Addison, Mickinlee, Nora and Miles Kloock.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dean and a brother Donald Missal.
Memorials may be sent to: The Multiple Sclerosis Society or Bethesda Lutheran Church.
Online condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Dan, Glyance, Dave and Kim:
There is a special place in my heart for Dorothy. I'll never forget the summer of 1980 when I worked with her and the team in the office at Manatt's. Her patience teaching me the accounting systems and IBM computer was greatly appreciate. Her influence and my learnings that summer positively affected my career path. Dorothy's warm smile and unique and infectious laugh was so welcoming. One Friday in an effort to start my weekend early, I set the wall clock ahead by 15 minute. Having left work early, I was quite proud of my little prank however on Monday morning Dorothy reminded me, with a smile, that she controlled the payroll. We had a good laugh over that. I will miss her and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Dan, Dave and families, I think the last time I saw your mom, we are both waiting in line to go to Disneyland. I think that was appropriate - your mom was always fun and looking to share that with others. My condolences at your loss.
What a great Lady. She is one I will never forget. I looked at Dororthy as a mentor and a shining beacon of hope. Her infectious smile was always there. A real gem in my life. Dean and her embrace must have been a great one. Shair in your loss.
I didn't personally know Dorothy, but I feel as though I did through loving stories told by Glynace. She was someone I wish I had known. My sympathy to the family.
Both Dorothy and Dean were good friends when they lived in Brooklyn - My husband Dan worked at Manatt's at the same time as Dorothy.
Dorothy and I always had a laugh or two as we shared the same birthday and had fun with birthday greetings.
What great parents you kids had - know that you will miss that.
We will cherish our memories of family time in Palm Springs all those years with Aunt Dorothy and Uncle Dean. More laughter than tears!
Much love, Don, Nancy and Lindsey Shannon
What a kind, gentle, funny and loving, Christian person. I loved her immediately when I first met her when I was 8 yrs. old when she became engaged to my beloved cousin Dean.
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