Funeral Notice: MaryAnn Elizabeth Klehr

On Friday, December 20, 2024, MaryAnn Elizabeth Klehr passed away peacefully at the age of 76, surrounded by her family. A dedicated and devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, godmother, friend, and most importantly, a child of God!

A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 26, 2024, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 West First Street West, Jordan, and on Friday, December 27, 2024, from 10-10:45 am, with a Mass of Christian Burial, at 11 am, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 313 Second Street East, Jordan. Fr. Neil Bakker will preside. MaryAnn will be laid to rest at St. John Calvary Cemetery.

MaryAnn was born on March 14, 1948, to Joseph and Louise Treml and grew up on a farm near Clements, Minnesota, where she developed a strong work ethic and a deep love for her family.

After graduating from high school, MaryAnn moved to Minneapolis and began working as a corporate secretary. She met her husband, Tom Klehr, at a dance at the Waconia Ballroom. They fell in love and were married two years later, on June 12, 1971.

Together, MaryAnn and Tom built a beautiful life, raising three children, Bruce, Denise, and Chad. She was a devoted stay-at-home mom, who poured her heart into creating a warm and loving home. MaryAnn also served as the bookkeeper for Klehr Construction, the family business her husband and his brother founded, for 23 years.

As her children grew older, MaryAnn began working as a librarian for St. John’s Catholic School and later as a media specialist at Shakopee Junior High, roles that reflected her passion for learning and her commitment to community. MaryAnn also worked for the Jordan Independent newspaper and briefly as a flight attendant, showcasing her versatility and adventurous spirit.

In addition to her career, MaryAnn had many hobbies, including baking, quilting, crocheting, and traveling. She was an active member of her church, St. John the Baptist. MaryAnn’s faith and love for Jesus were cornerstones of her life.

MaryAnn’s family was her greatest treasure. She adored her eight grandchildren and will be remembered for the love and joy she brought to everyone around her.

MaryAnn is survived by her husband of 53 years, Thomas Klehr; children, Bruce (Nicki) Klehr, Denise (Steve) Sachs, and Chad (Susie) Klehr; grandchildren, Kelly, Tristan, Audrey, Shawn, Jake, Adam, Noah, and Madelyn; sister, Elaine (Arlan) Williams; brother, Dennis (Barb) Treml; brother-in-law, Marc Frana; sister-in-law, Janice Treml; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

MaryAnn was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Louise Treml; her in-laws, Mathias and Josephine Klehr; sister, Monica Frana; brother, Ronald Treml; and godson, Monty Frana.