Eugene "Bert" Edward Klebba

Eugene “Bert” Edward Klebba. 79, of Linn passed away on May 25, 2018, at General Baptist Nursing Home in Linn.

Bert was born on March 23, 1939, near Rich Fountain, a son to the late Lewis Klebba Sr. and Josephine (Berhorst) Klebba.

Bert graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School in Rich Fountain.

On May 23, 1970, in Rich Fountain, he was united in marriage to Norma (Buscher) Klebba, who survives of the home.

Bert was a farmer, drove a milk truck for brother-in-law Wilbert Voss and was a carpenter.  He worked 35 years as a truck driver for Frank Twehous Excavating Co. retiring in 2004.   After retirement, Bert worked part time for Scholastic.

Bert was a member of St. George Catholic Church in Linn.    He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his grandchildren and hanging out with his friends at Casper’s Conoco and BJ’s in Linn.

In addition to his wife of 48 years, Bert is survived by three sons: Robert Klebba, Roy Klebba and his wife Angie, Randy “Buck” Klebba, all of Linn; five grandchildren Austin, Ben, Abby, Allison and Harlee Klebba; three sisters, Marie Morfeld of Linn, Agnes Voss of Columbia formally of Linn and Lillian Cassmeyer of Folk.

In addition to his parents, Bert was preceded in death by two brothers, Lewis Jr “Joe” Klebba and Harold “Bud” Klebba and one sister, Janet Nichols.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at St George Catholic Church in Linn with a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. William Debo as the celebrant. 

Expressions of sympathy may be made to American Diabetes Association.

Arrangements are under the direction of Morton Chapel, Linn, Missouri (897-2214)  www.mortonchapel.com