Lloyd D. Klemz, age 87 of Annandale died suddenly Friday, August 13, 2010 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 16, 2010 at Zion Lutheran Church, Annandale. Rev. Thomas Queck will officiate and burial will be in Corinna Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to the service, Monday, both at the church. A prayer service will be held 7 p.m. Sunday at the church.

Lloyd Donald Klemz was born February 4, 1923 in Silver Creek to Charles and Ruth (Sheldon) Klemz. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving on the USS Louisville and the USS Darby. He was a part of the largest naval battle of World War II in the Pacific. His ship, a Heavy Cruiser, was hit twice by Japanese suicide bombers and Lloyd was hit by shrapnel in one of the explosions, earning him the Purple Heart. Lloyd was united in marriage to Hayde Kallunki on March 4, 1944 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Silver Creek. He worked as a railroad engineer for Burlington Northern Rail Road for 37 years, retiring in 1982.

Lloyd was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Annandale, the St. Cloud V.F.W. and the Disabled American Veterans. He enjoyed yard work, fishing, bowling, playing bingo, learning about WWII history, watching baseball and playing kickball with the grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Hayde of Annandale; daughter, Faye Klein of Maple Lake; daughter in law, Kathleen Klemz of Rice; sisters, Arlene Barnes and Gladys (Don) Ahsenmacher, both of Annandale; brothers, Neil (Fern) Klemz of Clearwater and Jack (Barbara) Klemz of South Haven; 5 grandchildren, Brad (Amy) Klemz, Paige (Jason) Ovick, Brooke James, Melanie Klein and Tony (Bonnie) Klein; 8 great grandchildren, Todd, Damien, Antonia, Hunter, Chris, Naomi, Melissa and Jessica. He is preceded in death by his son, Gary; grandson, Todd; son in law, Ronald "Archie" Klein; sisters, Iva Martinson, Vivian Bratsch, Lucille Venske and Judy Herzog; brothers, Merle "Bud", Russell, Dayle and Marvin Klemz.

Pallbearers will be Tony Klein, Bradley Klemz, Todd Klemz, Jason Ovick, Steve Kallunki, Melissa Klein and Tamara Barnes. Diane Johnson will provide the music for the service. The Minnesota National Guard Honor Guard will provide the military honors for the service. Arrangements are entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care, Annandale.