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Erwin Leonard Albert Lau

1902 - 1979

Erwin Leonard Albert Lau

Erwin Leonard Albert Lau was born in Klemme, Iowa July 24, 1902, at the home of his parents, Mary and Henry Lau.

He attended the Methodist Sunday School and the Klemme Public School, graduating from the eleventh grade in the year 1919 (before Klemme had twelve grades).

As a boy he helped in his father's implement business and continued this work throughout his life. When the father, Henry Lau, passed away, the three brothers, George, Wesley, and Erwin formed a partnership, the H. Lau Sons.

Erwin continued to run this business to the best of his ability until the time of his death on April 14, at the age of 76 years, 8 months and 21 days. This marks the closing of this 90 year Lau business firm.

He leaves to mourn his death a sister Leona, with whom he lived, and a brother Lloyd. His parents preceded him in death as did three brothers: Will, George and Wesley and five sisters: Lillie, Esther, Martha, Nellie and Mamie.

ERWIN LEONARD ALBERT LAU
July 24, 1902 Klemme, Iowa - April 14, 1979 Klemme, Iowa

SERVICES
Tuesday, April 17, 1979 - 2:30 p.m.
United Methodist Church
Klemme, Iowa

CLERGY
Rev. Don Griffin

ORGANIST
Mrs. Robert Schulz

SINGERS
William & Julie Renner
Lance Arnold

SELECTIONS
"Whispering Hope"
"Safe in the Arms of Jesus"
"How Great Thou Art"

INTERMENT
Klemme Cemetery

CASKET BEARERS
Gerald Koerner
Kermit Koerner
Roy Arnold
LeRoy Lau
Wilbur Arnold
Roger Ridder

QUESENBERRY FUNERAL HOMES
Klemme Belmond

source: funeral card

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