Terry Klatt

Terry L. Klatt, 54, of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, died at his home on Saturday, August 25, 2012. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm on Thursday, August 30 at the First Presbyterian Church in Steamboat Rock with Pastor Bruce Baillie officiating. Burial will follow in Jackson Township Cemetery near Owasa, Iowa. Visitation is from 5 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday, August 29 at Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora. Terry was a caring and giving person; he continued that in death through the gift of organ/tissue donation. He was a faithful supporter of the Easter Seals Foundation, and Terry's family will be directing memorial contributes to the Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.abelsfuneralhomes.com.
Terry was born April 7, 1958 in Eldora, Iowa, son of Robert and Betty (Claude) Klatt. He graduated from Steamboat Rock High School in 1976 and immediately started work at Dayco Manufacturing in Eldora where he worked for 26 years until their closing. Terry then worked for Quaker Security until the time of his death.
Terry enjoyed fishing, collecting Indian folklore, and watching the Chicago Cubs. He was also a race fan, following NASCAR, and following and sponsoring the Scott Williams stock car.
He is survived by his mother, Betty Klatt of Steamboat Rock; brothers, Gary Klatt of Steamboat Rock and his wife Susan, and Larry Klatt of Dows and his wife Tammy; nieces, Jessica Klatt of Dows and Kathryn (James) Riehle of Decorah; nephew, Daniel (Amy) Klatt of Wheatland; and by great-nephews, Chase and Brayden Klatt. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert.