OBITUARY: Glenna Diane Kloke, 75, of Horseshoe Bay dies Nov. 8, 2013
Glenna Diane Kloke, 75, of Horseshoe Bay died Nov. 8, 2013. She was born April 24, 1938, to Bob and Eleanor Welden and grew up in Iowa Falls, Iowa.
In college, she met and later married her life’s love, Frank, on June 14, 1959. She graduated with an education degree with a major in biology from the University of Missouri. She supported her family by teaching a number of years while Frank completed graduate work and military service. She then focused on raising her family.
Following Frank’s career path, she moved her family 20 times in her lifetime. As a third generation P.E.O., she always found her next chapter soon after arriving. She adopted the motto: “Bloom Where You Are Planted.” She treasured her friendships made in each location, and many lasted for the rest of her life. She especially enjoyed the several years she spent with her family in Tomabochi, Japan, blending into its culture.
Her lifelong dream of an African safari following the migrations through Kenya and Tanzania was fulfilled 20 years ago. She traveled widely, and Alaska was her favorite getaway.
One of the stops along her path was San Antonio, where she fell in love with the Texas Hill Country. So when retirement arrived in Charlotte, N.C., she immediately headed to Horseshoe Bay, where she spent the last 16 years among the bluebonnets and wonderful friends.
Glenna was a voracious reader and cherished the touch and feel of a real book — no Kindle for her. She had a passion for rescue golden retrievers and always had two of them at her side. She will always be remembered for her quick wit, striking intellect and indomitable will. She was a member of The Church at Horseshoe Bay, Chi Omega Sorority and the P.E.O. for 56 years.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Frank Kloke of Horseshoe Bay; daughter, Katherine Vitale, husband Richard and their sons, Jacob, Matthew and Benjamin, all of Parker, Colo.; son, Daniel Kloke, wife Jennifer and their sons, Thomas and Gregory, all of Mountain View, Calif.; brother, Bradley Welden and wife Nancy of Iowa Falls; sister-in-law Ellen Scalzo of La Quinta, Calif.; beloved goldens Tucker and Maggie; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life service is 11 a.m. Nov. 22 at The Church at Horseshoe Bay, 600 Hi Ridge Road in Horseshoe Bay, with the Rev. Johnny White officiating. A private inurnment is Nov. 23 at Horseshoe Bay Mausoleum.
Memorials may be made to The Church at Horseshoe Bay Endowment Fund.
Arrangements by Putnam Funeral Home, 145 Texas Ave. in Kingsland, (325) 388-0008. Go to www.putnamcares.com to sign a guest register.