Clara Westerman

Clara Helen Knock, daughter of Harm and Fenna (Negendyker) Knock, was born February 1, 1913 in Moritz , South Dakota , where she grew up and attended school through the 8 ^th grade. On November 10, 1940, she was united in marriage to Jabbo Westerman at the Antelope Valley Church in Marietta , Minnesota by Reverend Rosenbaum. The couple made their home north of Chokio, where they farmed and raised their children. They retired from farming in 1977, when they moved into Chokio. Jabbo died on August 14, 2003.  Clara continued to live in Chokio until 2007, when she moved to Grace Home in Graceville, MN, where she resided unitl the time of her death.

Clara was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Johnson , Minnesota , where she was involved with the Ladies Aide. She was also a charter member of the Chokio Senior Center . She enjoyed playing cards, bingo and gardening. She especially enjoyed the time she spent with family and friends.

Clara died on Monday, May 24, 2010 at the Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris, having lived to reach the age of 97 years.

She is survived by three children: Frieda Casey of Roseville , Jean (Don) Kaddatz of Mora and Wayne (Susan) Westerman of Chokio; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law: Joyce Iott of Clear Lake , SD and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; four brothers and three sisters.

Pallbearers for the service are Clara’s grandsons: Chad Kaddatz, Sean Casey, Michael Casey, Ryan Casey, Matthew Westerman, Lucas Westerman, Christopher Westerman and Jeremy Westerman. Honorary pallbearers are Clara’s granddaughters: Corinne Christiansen and Tamara Kaddatz. Carol Johnson will serve as organist for the service. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangments.