Martin Schwartz Funeral Homes & Crematory in Lancaster is proud to be assisting the family of Therese Elizabeth Klaas, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who passed away on September 4, 2023, at the age of 67.

Therese was born on January 13, 1956, in Lancaster, Wisconsin, to Joseph and Wilma (Reuter) Fuerstenberg. She grew up with her loving parents, six brothers, and four sisters on a farm in Fennimore, WI. Her early years were filled with a strong sense of hard work and the importance of never being bored.

After graduating from Fennimore High School in 1974, Therese went on to work at Orchard Manor for eight years in the housekeeping department before getting married. She met her husband, Mark Klaas, in Lancaster, WI, and they were united in marriage on May 2, 1981.

Throughout their lives together, Therese and Mark shared a deep love for each other and their family. They enjoyed spending winters in Weslaco, Texas, and attended their children's and grandchildren's sports and school events. Therese was also an avid photographer and spent many years capturing life's precious moments through her lens.

In addition to her husband, Mark, Therese is survived by three sons, Dave (Nancy), Bill (Sharon), and Jeff (Amy) Bahl; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Janice Neift and Sharon Bahl; many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Family and friends may call on Sunday, June 4, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. at Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster, with Fr. 'name' officiating. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 10:30 a.m.

Martin Schwartz Funeral Homes & Crematory is honored to assist the Klaas family during this difficult time and would like to extend their sincerest condolences to all who knew Therese.

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