Merle G. Klossner

Merle G. “Orkie” Klossner, 61, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Saturday morning, February 17, 2024, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa.

A Gathering of Family and Friends Celebrating Merle’s life will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Friday, February 23, 2024, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Cremation will follow the gathering.

Merle Gene Klossner was born on July 3, 1962 in Dubuque, Iowa, to Danny and Jean (Ostrander) Klossner.  He attended Maquoketa schools.  He had worked as a self-employed carpenter/handyman for many years as well as for Gerald Clark and Fuzzy Clark Fencing for many years.  Additionally, he worked security for Tim Current and Ryan Duhme at Darkside Promotions.

Merle enjoyed fishing, baseball, football, stock car races, and country music especially Daniel O’Donnell.  He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. 

Those left to honor his memory include his mother, Jean Klossner of Maquoketa, IA; siblings, Penny (Robert) Norem of Maquoketa, IA, Carrie (Wayne) Anderson of Roxton, TX, Roland Klossner of Maquoketa, IA, and James Klossner of Dubuque, IA; brother-in-law, Kevin Fuglsang of Dubuque, IA; several nieces and nephews; and a special close friend and roommate, Troy Riordan of Maquoketa, IA.  He was preceded in death by his father Danny G. Klossner, and sister Madge Fuglsang.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to the family.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

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