James K. Klawiter, 66, of Eau Claire, passed away Friday, July 13, 2007, with his family by his side. \r\nHe was born in Eau Claire on June 6, 1941, the son of Gerhardt and Marion (Garlie) Klawiter.\r\nHe graduated from Memorial High School with the class of 1959.\r\nJames married Romaine M. Stensrud on September 16, 1961, at Grace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire.\r\nHe worked at Uniroyal until his retirement in 1993. James also drove part time for Wisconsin Northern Transportation Company.\r\nHe was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church.\r\nJames enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.\r\nSurvivors include his six children, Jodi (Larry) Duffy of Lawton, OK, and their children, Adam (Kathryn), David and Noah and great-grandchildren Valli, Katelyn, Matthew, Connor, and Carleigh; Nancy (Robin) Bedell of Eau Claire, and their children, Andrew and Daniel, James (Michelle) of Phoenix, AZ, and their children, Amber, Brianne and Stephanie, Thomas of Chippewa Falls, and his children, Shauna, Erin, Brittney and Miah and great-granddaughter Zoey; Cheryl (Mike) Cornell of Eau Claire and their children, Joseph and Nichole, and Bryan (Mindy) of Eau Claire; two brothers, Gary (Cora) and Douglas (Jill) Klawiter all of Eau Claire; many nieces and nephews.\r\nHe was preceded in death by his wife, Romaine in 2003; his parents; and by his great granddaughter, Gwenyth Bedell.\r\nFuneral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at St. John's Lutheran Church with Pastor Karen M. Hofstad officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery in the Town of Washington. Family and friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 16, at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church.

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