Edward J. Kleitsch

Edward J. Kleitsch

Cascade

Edwin J. Kleitsch, 103, of Cascade, Iowa, formerly of Monticello, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at River Bend Retirement Community in Cascade, Iowa.

Visitation for Ed will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa, where services will be held at 11:00 a.m., at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa, with Rev. Michael Schueller presiding. Concelebrating will be Rev. Mark Osterhaus. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Cascade, Iowa.

Ed was born December 22, 1921 in Walker, Iowa, son of Nicholas and Carrie (Kurt) Kleitsch. On June 24, 1947 he was united in marriage to Dolores A. Rogers at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa. He farmed all his life until he retired and moved to Cascade in 1986. He then took up woodworking which resulted in many items for his family to treasure. He was an avid card player and enjoyed putting puzzles together. He was a great father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather and was admired by many for his friendly, kind and humble demeanor, we loved all the hugs we were able to receive.

He was a member of St. Matthias Parish in Cascade, and the Cascade Knights of Columbus and the 4th Degree Dubourg Assembly-Council #1573.

He is survived by three sons, Dave (Judy) Kleitsch of Cascade, Iowa, Marv (Deb) Kleitsch of Monticello, Iowa and Gary (Terri) Kleitsch of Cascade, IA; 11 grandchildren, Angie (Jeff) Oberbroeckling, Amy Kremer, Luke (Erin) Kleitsch, Carrie (Matt) Menster, Shannon (Ben) Frasher, Nicole (Nate) Meyer, Jessica (Ryan) Sweet, Christopher (JoAnn) Kleitsch, Maggie (Eli) Hunderdosse, Katie Ricciotti and Timmie (Bridget) Kleitsch; 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Sr. Ruth Kleitsch of Dubuque and one sister-in-law Rita Kleitsch of Monticello, IA.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dolores in 2005; one daughter, Sharon Kleitsch in 1954; a son, Steve Kleitsch in 2017 and an infant granddaughter, Kimberly Kleitsch in 1980; three brothers, Wilfred Kleitsch, Carl (Mary) Kleitsch, Irwin (Carol) Kleitsch; two sisters, Leona (Alve) Onken and Marion (Bob) Hosch; and a sister-in-law, Verna Kleitsch.

The family would like to thank River Bend Retirement Community and staff; Sherry Kelchen and the staff at Medical Associates Clinic, Cascade; and the Hospice of Dubuque for their thoughtful and compassionate care of Edwin.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffunerlahomeinc.com.