Renilda M. Kliethermes, 84, Loose Creek, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was born June 9, 1938, to the late Peter Rustemeyer and Nelda Mae (Jaegers) Rustemeyer Schmidt in Bonnots Mill.
She was a 1956 graduate of Fatima High School.
Renilda was united in marriage to Leonard “Lenny” W. Kliethermes June 15, 1957, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Loose Creek.
In her early years of marriage, she worked with her husband operating the Schell Gas Station in Loose Creek. Renilda also worked for State of Missouri Employment Security Division and Jonas Egg Farm. She was also a very dedicated rural mail route carrier for many years through rain, sleet, snow and heat as well as helping her son, Greg and wife Barb cook for O.K. Catering.
Renilda loved cooking part-time at the Immaculate Conception School in Loose Creek and getting to see her granddaughter, Kasey. She spent several summers babysitting her grandkids, Justin, Kody, Kaitlyn, Kasey, Case and Cooper.
Renilda was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Loose Creek, the Willing Workers Club, assisted with Boy Scout Troop 76 and Cub Scout Pack 76. She was also a member of the Loose Creek Red Hatters Club, officer of the Loose Creek Senior Citizens Club and the Sewing Circle.
Renilda loved spending time with her family, gardening, cutting grass, fishing and camping and cooking for family events.
She made many beautiful crochet items for her family members and also donated them to the Immaculate Conception Parish picnics and proudly made baby quilts for each grandchild and great-grandchild.
Renilda was preceded in death by spouse of 50 years, Lenny; parents, Peter and Nelda; stepfather, Frank Schmidt; sister and brother-in-law, Bertha and Carl Rhoads; and sister, Shirley Cotter.
She is survived by children, Greg Kliethermes and wife Barb and Carl Kliethermes and wife Cindy, all of Loose Creek, Kenny Kliethermes and wife Karen of Bonnots Mill and Roger Kliethermes and wife Kathy of Hartsburg; 10 grandchildren, Justin Kliethermes and wife Leah, Kody Kliethermes and wife Shelby, Kaitlyn Sowerwine and husband Josh, Kasey Horn and husband Jason, Connie Kliethermes, Madison Kliethermes and fiancé Jadon Willouer, Hannah Kliethermes, Josh Kliethermes and Case and Cooper Kliethermes; five great-grandchildren, Keziah “Kizzie” and Kade Kliethermes, Hank Kliethermes, Kassidy Sowerwine and Lenny Horn; aunt, Delma Perrot of Bonnots Mill; brothers-in-law, John Kliethermes and wife Rita of Forest Lake, Minn. and Gary Cotter of Belton; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian burial was held Monday, June 27, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Loose Creek, with Fr. Tony Rinaldo officiating.
Interment was in Immaculate Conception Parish Cemetery.
Memorial contributions suggested to UCP Heartland Gibbs Center in Jefferson City, Osage/Maries County Relay for Life or wishes of the family.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.
