Ancestors of





James William Klem



      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 3 Sep 1925 - Saint Anthony, Dubois, Indiana, United States
    Christening: 
          Death: 4 Feb 2010 - Lawrenceburg, Dearborn, Indiana, United States ( at age 84)
         Burial: 8 Feb 2010 - Gibson Cemetery, Bright, Dearborn, Indiana, United States
 Cause of Death: pneumonia, aspiration, dysphagia, tonsil cancer with radiation therapy/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Find A Grave ID: 87233613

Spouses and Children
1. *Ruby Grace SchardineFind A Grave ID: 87233632
       Marriage: 8 Apr 1950 - Shively, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States
Marriage Notes 

Per The Lawrenceburg Press Lawrenceburg, Indiana 4/13/1950
Klem-Huff Wedding Read In Shively, Kentucky
The marriage of Ruby Schadine Huff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schardine of Bright, Ind., and Homestead, Pa., to Mr. James W. Klem, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Klem of Shively, Ky., took place Saturday afternoon, April 8 at 1:30 p.m. in the St. Helen Rectory at Shively.
The bride's sister, Mrs. James Sykes of Bright, was her matron of honor and only attendant, and Mr. A. J. Francis of Shively, was best man.
Following a wedding trip to Daytona Beach, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. Klem will temporarily reside in Bright. Mr. Klem is employed by the Haag Motor Co.,
Lawrenceburg.
Attending the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schardine, Mr. and Mrs. James Sykes, Mrs. George Schardine of Bright and Mr. James Schardine and Mrs. Clayton Wells of Lawrenceburg.

Per The Dearborn County Register Lawrenceburg, Indiana 4/13/1950
Mrs. Huff Wed To James Klem Last Saturday
The marriage of Mrs. Ruby Schardine Huff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schardine of near Bright, formerly of Lawrenceburg, to Mr. James W. Klem of Lawrenceburg and Shively, Ky., was solemnizcd Saturday, April 8, at 1:30. p. m. in the rectory of St. Helen's Catholic Church at Shively.
Mrs. James Sykes (Delores Schardine) of Bright, attended her sister as matron of honor and Mr. Francis Ozer of Shively, was Mr. Klem's best man.
The bride chose for her wedding a tan gabardine suit with which she wore a navy hat and accessories and an orchid corsage. Mrs. Sykes was attired in a navy print-ensemble with navy accessories and an orchid corsage.
The bride's parents, and Mr. Sykes of Bright, the bride's grandmother, Mrs. Hattie Schardine, and Mr. and Mrs. James Schardine and Mrs. Clayton Wells of Lawrenceburg witnessed the ceremony.
Mr. Klem and his brlde are now honeymooning in Florida, and upon their return will reside near Bright. She has been employed in the penicillin laboratory at Schenleys in Lawrenceburg and Mr. Klein is a body man at Haag's Motor Company.

Notes
General:
Per Indiana Birth Certificate
James William Klem, a white legitimate male, was born Sept. 3, 1925 in Jackson township, Dubois county, Indiana. His parents live in St. Anthony, Indiana. Hubert G. Klem, 20 year old father, born in Dubois county, Indiana, is a farmer. Leona Victoria Oser, 19 year old mother, born in Dubois, Indiana, is a house wife.

Per WWII Draft Registration 9/3/1943
James WIlliam Klem is 18 years old, born Sept. 3rd, 1925 in St. Anthony, Indiana. He resides in Lake Dreamland, Shively, Jefferson, Kentucky, and he has no phone. The person who will always know his address is his mother, Mrs. Leona Klem, same current address. James works for American Motor Co., Second bet. Jeff. & Market, Louisville, Kentucky. He is described as white race, 5'8½" tall, 143 lbs., blue eyes, brown hair, dark complexion, with a small scar over each eye.

Per Findagrave
James William Klem
Birth 3 Sep 1924 Saint Anthony, Dubois County, Indiana, USA
Death 4 Feb 2010 (aged 85) Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA
Burial Gibson Cemetery Bright, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA
GPS-Latitude: 39.2189674, Longitude: -84.8582153
Plot Sec 5 - Lot 54 - E2
Memorial ID 87233613

Per Indiana Death Certificate
James WIlliam Klem, a white male widower, was born Sep 3, 1924 in St. Anthony, Indiana, and died Feb 4, 2010 in his home, 22407 Stateline Road, Lawrenceburg, Dearborn, Indiana at the age of 85. He had served in the U.S. military, and his occupation was boilermaker for Local 105 Boilermakers. Decedent's education is listed as "9th Thru 12th grade; No". His parents were Hubert G. Klem and Leona V. Klem.
Informant was Harweda Davis, his daughter, 22455 Stateline Road, Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025. Burial will be in Gibson Cemetery, Bright, Indiana. Cause of death was pneumonia, aspiration, dysphagia, tonsil cancer with radiation therapy. Other condition was chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Per U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
NameJames Klem
GenderMale
Death Age85
Birth Dateabt 1925
Death Date4 Feb 2010
Death PlaceBright, Ind.
Burial Date8 Feb
Obituary Date8 Feb 2010
ParentsHubert Klem; Leona Oser Klem
SpouseRuby Schardine Klem
Children Terry Huff, Eric Klem, Harweda Davis, Kurt Klem, Mark Klem

Per Cincinnati Enquirer 2/5/2010
James KLEM Obituary
KLEM James W., Beloved husband of the late Ruby Schardine Klem. Dear father of Terry (Mary) Huff, Eric (Janet) Klem, Kurt Klem, Mark (Berta) Klem and Harweda (Rob) Davis. Loving grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Beloved son of the late Hubert and Leona Oser Klem.
Mr. Klem was a retired member of the Local 105 Boilermakers Union. Passed away Thursday, February 4, 2010 at his residence in Bright IN. Age 85.
Visitation in the John C. Brater Funeral Home, Harrison OH Monday, February 8 from 11:30 AM until time of the funeral blessing at 1 PM. Memorials may be made to the North Dearborn Fire & EMS Unit through the funeral home. www.braterfuneralhome.com

Per U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2020
NameJames William Klem
GenderMale
Birth Date3 Sep 1924
Death Date4 Feb 2010
SSN402223735
Enlistment BranchNavy
Enlistment Date8 Nov 1943
Discharge Date27 Apr 1946
Page number 2

Per U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
NameJames William Klem
Social Security Number402-22-3735
Birth Date3 Sep 1924
Issue yearBefore 1951
Issue StateKentucky
Last Residence47025, Lawrenceburg, Dearborn, Indiana
Death Date4 Feb 2010


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