Ellen Rose Kletzke

Ellen R. Kletzke, of Waukesha formerly La Crosse, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Linden Court in New Berlin at the age of 95. Ellen was born in Juneau, WI on October 28, 1920, the daughter of Robert and Rose Bentz (nee Wittwer). She was baptized, confirmed and united in marriage to Julius Kletzke at St. John's Lutheran Church in Juneau. After her marriage in 1947, she moved to La Crosse and became a member of First Ev. Lutheran Church, where she belonged to the Mother's Club, Ladies Aid, and Owls. In 2008, she moved to her daughter's home in Waukesha, and became a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church. Ellen worked as a receptionist at Gunderson Health System where she was a member of their Auxiliary and was a volunteer for many years. She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Kletzke of Waukesha; nieces, nephews, and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Julius; one sister, Lilian Last; and two brothers, Edwin and Harold Bentz. The first visitation for Ellen will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the 1:30 p.m. funeral Service at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church (1052 Whiterock Ave. Waukesha, WI 53186). The second visitation will be held on Friday, April 8, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service at First Evangelical Lutheran Church (400 West Ave S, La Crosse, WI 54601). Burial will immediately follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church (see address above). Ellen's family would like to give a special thank you to Chris, Cindy, and her caregivers at Linden Court.