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1945 Maurice 2011

Maurice W. Klingsporn

February 13, 1945 — February 19, 2011

Maurice W. Klingsporn, age 66 of Rochester, died on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

A memorial mass is scheduled for 11:00 AM on Friday, February 25, 2011 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Pine Island with Father Timothy Dolan officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 24 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at the Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel in Zumbrota.

Maurice William Klingsporn was born on February 13, 1945 in Rochester to Albert and Alice (Harvey) Klingsporn. He attended Pine Island High School and entered the United States Army at the age of 18. While in the Army, Maurice served on the Military Honor Guard. After being discharged, he enrolled in Winona State University, where he later graduated and earned his Certified Public Accountant certification. In 1967, Maurice married Jean Marie Bruehling (31 years). The couple began their family in Pine Island, raising two children, Joe and Deanna. In 2002, Maurice married Dianne Eberhart and they resided in Rochester. The couple traveled extensively, played golf, and enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren.

Maurice was also an avid bicyclist, having ridden the MS Tram multiple times across much of Minnesota. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Pine Island, serving as Eucharistic Minister. He was also a member of the American Legion and VFW.

Maurice is survived by his wife, Dianne of Rochester; his two children, Joe (Shannon) Klingsporn of Stillwater and Deanna (Thomas) Boysen of Isanti; step-children, Beth Jewson and Angie Wills; grandchildren, Morgan Klingsporn, Mackenzie Boysen, Karter Klingsporn, and Ben Boysen; step-grandchildren, Peter Wills, and Sam and Max Jewson; siblings, Betty Rothen, Jean (Bob) Fryer, Richard (Grace) Klingsporn, Jim Klingsporn, Marilyn Mahoney, Larry (Marcia) Klingsporn, Cynthia (Wayne) Kiehne; first wife, Jean Klingsporn Braun; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Albert, Robert, and John Klingsporn; and sisters, Marjorie Klingsporn and Gloria Wittlief.
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