Beverly Kleinhans

Beverly J. Kleinhans, 89, of the Town of Herman passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at
Rocky Knoll Health Care Center.
Beverly was born on March 30, 1931 in Sheboygan County a daughter to the late Norbert and Roma
(Huhn) Hopf. She graduated from Howards Grove High School. On July 21, 1951 she was united in
marriage to Carlyle Kleinhans at Immanuel Lutheran Church in the Town of Mosel. Together they lived
and operated the Kleinhans Homestead in the Town of Herman. Carlyle preceded her in death on
November 2, 2000.
Beverly was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her family and home. She enjoyed her flower
gardens, baking and helping others when needed, and also volunteering at the Plymouth Senior Center
for a time. Beverly found great joy in family get togethers, and the laughter her family and friends
brought. When she and Carlyle could travel, she cherished that opportunity. She worked hard farming
alongside her husband and son and took pride in the life farming offered. She greatly enjoyed the time
she spent with her family, friends and neighbors.
Beverly was a member of Saron United Church of Christ and a past member of the Prayer Chain of the
church.
Beverly is survived by a son, Randy (Susie) Kleinhans of the Town of Herman; a son-in-law, Dennis
Bramstedt of the Town of Herman; four grandchildren, Jennifer (Drew) Gierke, Nicole (Bob) Peter,
Nathan Kleinhans (special friend, Caitlin) and Anna Kleinhans (special friend, Michael); two great
grandsons, Brayden and Bryce Peter; a sister, Marilyn (Wallace) Roethel of Cleveland; a sister-in-law,
Gloria Hopf of Howards Grove and a brother-in-law, George Sommer of Plymouth. Cherished nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends further survive. Along with her husband and parents she was
preceded in death by a daughter, Cindy Bramstedt; a brother Donald Hopf and a sister-in-law, Shirley
Sommer.
A private family service will be held at Wittkopp Funeral and Cremation Service with Rev. Rae Ann
Beebe, pastor of Saron UCC, officiating. A graveside committal service with social distancing will be held
10:30 AM, Tuesday, June 30 at the Saron UCC Cemetery.
In preference to flowers memorials in Beverly’s name are appreciated.
Beverly’s family would like to extend their gratitude and deep appreciation to her neighbor of many
years Janet, the staff of Comfort Keepers, Prairie Crossing, Rocky Knoll, Compassus Hospice and
granddaughters Jenny and Nicole for the care and warmth provided to her. They would especially like
to thank her sister Marilyn, family members, neighbors and friends who in any way generously helped
with her continual care. Your kindness is greatly appreciated and lovingly remembered.
Wittkopp Funeral and Cremation Service of Plymouth is serving the family
Online condolences may be expressed at www.wittkoppfcs.com