Constance Rolene Kluever

Constance Rolene Kluever, age 77, of Oregon City, passed away after a long battle with cancer in the early hours of October 10, 2018. Constance Kluever, born Constance Meehl, was born to Michael and Ruth (Anderson) Meehl on February 12, 1941 in Oakes North Dakota. She married Gary Kluever December 13, 1961 in Aberdeen South Dakota. Constance spent most of her life as a homemaker. She was an active volunteer in Hospice and home health. She was very involved in several quilting groups, hand quilting them for several church organizations. She was involved in local senior centers teaching them how to make donuts and other tasty desserts. She was very involved in the Catholic Church as well as serving the community. Her family knew her as a wonderful gardener and excellent cook. She loved growing peonies, daisies, bee balm and hydrangeas that were the delight of the neighborhood. She was an excellent cook and made the best pies along with melt-in- your-mouth cinnamon rolls. She and Gary loved to travel with many trips to the Oregon Coast, Alaska, New Mexico, Arizona and Sweden. Spending time with her grandchildren was a highlight for her and Gary. They did many outings to the Clackamas river, Ochoco Mountains and hiking/camping around the Pacific NW. Constance is survived by her husband; Gary Kluever; 3 children; Julie Wilson (Micheal), Gregory Kluever (Melanie), Kristina Hattan; 6 grandchildren; Amanda Lauderbach (Stefan), Andrew Kluever, Chelsea Hattan, Benjamin Wilson, Michaela Hattan, Nicholas Wilson; and 1 great-grandchild; Damien Lauderbach. She is also survived by her siblings; Robert Meehl, Laurence (Tony) Meehl, Harold (Gus) Meehl, and Janice Iverson. She was preceded in death by both her parents, Michael and Ruth Meehl; siblings Stanley Anderson, Kenneth Meehl, Blanche Fiala, Doris Fiala, and Grace Nelson. Funeral will be held at St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church in Redland Oregon on October 17th 2018. Viewing at 10:00am; Rosary at 10:30am; Funeral Service at 11:00am; Reception at 12:00pm and final burial at 1:30pm at the Redland Pioneer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the International Myeloma Foundation or a charity of your choice. http://www.myeloma.org

Constance Rolene Kluever

February 12, 1941 - October 10, 2018