Hazel Kleven

I'm sorry for the loss of Hazel. She and Clarence were good friends to my parents, Reinhold and Leona Trautmann. I remember fondly their visits and card games. Sorry I was out of town and missed the prayer service.

Jim, John, Tom and Janice, We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. When mom's are gone the family is never the same because no one can take their place. Our prayer is that you will be comforted by all the wonderful memories your mother left you with. Our sympathy, Roger & Lois Nenow

Dear Johnny, Jimmy, Janice and Tommy: I started to write a message but it disappeared because I have a new computer and am getting used to the new keyboard. I am sorry if this duplicates what I wrote: I loved your mother's hearty spirit and laugh. I treasure the memories of staying with you on my visits to North Dakota. She always made me feel welcome on every trip. I will never forget how Johnny and I had the bright idea of having her fix frog legs for us. If the French like them we might too! She was ok with that. We caught a couple of frogs but we made a mess of them and their legs and, thank God, they were not fit for her frying pan. I have so many great memories because of her big heart and her wonderful family. Truly my life is enriched with wonderful experiences and memories because of her and because of all of you.

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was a great mom. I have many great memories of her, and can still hear her laughing. You could never mistake her laugh. Thinking back, out of all those summers I spent with them, I don't recall ever seeing her get mad. Her and Clarence had a great relationship, and I will never forget them. They had a huge influence on my life. Its to bad not everyone could have had parents like yours.

So sorry to hear that Hazel has passed away. We used to play together when we were kids. She was my cousin and I spent many happy days at their farm.