Dale A. Kliethermes

Dale A. Kliethermes, age 86, of Jefferson City formerly of Loose Creek, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Valley Park Retirement Center in Holts Summit surrounded by his loving family. 

Dale was born on September 19, 1938, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Arthur M and Irene (Prenger) Kliethermes.

Dale was proud to be part of the first class to graduate from Helias High School in 1957. He proudly served our country in the United States Army Reserves and served in the Infantry division until 1963.

On April 4, 1959, he was united in marriage to Josephine Ann (JoAnn) Ortmeyer, at St. Francis Xaiver Catholic Church in Taos. JoAnn survives at their home.

In 1959, he learned to install floor covering at the former Milo H. Walz. After that time, he started Kliethermes Floor Covering. In 1986, he partnered with Tony Strope and opened a store on Eastland Drive. Dale retired in 2004.

Dale and his father purchased the Jacob Kliethermes farm in Loose Creek. When his father became ill, Dale and JoAnn purchased the land and built their home. 

Dale was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Loose Creek.

Dale enjoyed working on his farm, as well as traveling and camping in the mountains of Montana and Wyoming. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family, especially his grandsons. 

In addition to his wife of 65 years, Dale is survived by his son, Jerry Kliethermes and his wife Jill of Loose Creek; three grandsons, Austin Kliethermes, Shane Kliethermes and Mason Kliethermes all of Loose Creek; three brothers, Jim Kliethermes and his wife Jan of Jefferson City, Rich Kliethermes and his wife Sharon of Rolla, and Ronnie Kliethermes and his wife Debbie of Jefferson City; two sisters-in-law, Caroline “Sue” Kliethermes of Jefferson City and Lois Kliethermes of Holts Summit; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by two brothers, Bob Kliethermes and Tom Kliethermes; sister, Barbara Dorge Allen and brother-in-law, Keith Allen. 

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Loose Creek with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Anthony Rinaldo as the Celebrant. Interment will be held in the Immaculate Conception Parish Cemetery. 

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Immaculate Conception School Endowment Fund in Loose Creek or Special Olympics Missouri. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Morton Chapel, Linn, Missouri (897-2214)  www.mortonchapel.com