Cover photo for Lori Essman Klein's Obituary
Lori Essman Klein Profile Photo
1957 Lori 2016

Lori Essman Klein

September 9, 1957 — September 15, 2016

LORI JEAN KLEIN was born on September 9, 1957 to Melvin and Doris (Hegstad) Essman in Luverne, Minnesota. She was raised on the family home place just north of Kanaranzi, Minnesota and attended school in both Magnolia and Luverne, Minnesota, graduating from Luverne High School with the Class of ’75. She then attended Pipestone Vocational and Technical School in Pipestone, Minnesota for one year before moving to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Lori accepted a secretary position at Dakota Welding, which later became A-OX Welding Supply, that she held for more than twenty-five years. She later worked as a convenient store clerk for various businesses including Sunshine Gas, HyVee Gas and Get-n-Go. On June 25, 2016 Lori was united in marriage to Terry Klein in Sioux Falls. On Wednesday, September 14, Lori experienced a heart attack and was brought to the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, where on Thursday, September 15, 2016 she passed away with family by her side at the age of 59 years and six days.

Lori received her baptism at the First Presbyterian Church in Luverne. She enjoyed bowling and vegetable and flower gardening, especially roses. Lori always was the person capturing photos at family events and was an overachiever at gift-giving. She was also a very good storyteller. Lori will be remembered for being such a caring person to others.

Lori is survived by her husband, Terry Klein of Sioux Falls; four children, Jessica Klein of Sioux Falls, Matthew (Amanda) Klein of Baltic, South Dakota, Brian Klein of Brooking, South Dakota, and Debra (Mike) Staples of Bloomfield, Nebraska; mother, Doris Essman of Luverne; two siblings, David (Claudia) Essman of Madison Lake, Minnesota, and Deanna (Robert) Wieme of Sioux Falls; dear friend, Mary McNamara of Sioux Falls; her dog, Casey; and other family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Melvin Essman; nephew, Steven Essman; and grandparents, William (Effie) Essman and Ole (Leila) Hegstad.

To send flowers to the family in memory of Lori Essman Klein, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Sunday, September 18, 2016

2:00 - 6:00 pm (Central time)

Hartquist Funeral Home - Luverne Chapel

207 Elm St. , Luverne, MN 56156

Get Directions

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Funeral Service

Monday, September 19, 2016

Starts at 10:30 am (Central time)

First Presbyterian Church - Luverne

302 Central Lane PO Box 568, Luverne, MN 56156

Get Directions

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Burial

Memory Gardens Cemetery - Luverne

994 Paw Paw Dr, Holland, MI 49423

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 48

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Send a Card

Send a Card