Hazel Mae Klaus, 79, of Ute, Iowa passed away Saturday, April 10 , 2021. A private graveside service will be at 11:00 Saturday, April 24 at St. Clair Cemetery in Ute, Iowa. Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City is assisting the family with arrangements.

Hazel was born October 16 , 1941 in Ute, Iowa the daughter of Clarence and Rose (Fester) Hanson. She grew up in Ute graduating from Ute High School in 1959. Hazel married William ‘Bill’ Klaus January 7 , 1962 in Soldier, Iowa. Together they farmed near Bronson for about 10 years before moving to a farm near Ute.

Hazel was a dedicated farm wife always working along side Bill. She enjoyed playing in card club, sewing and gardening.

She is survived by her husband, William ‘Bill’; three children, Warren Klaus of Sioux City, Jodie (Allen) Schoemaker of Omaha, NE. and Angela Klaus of Sioux City; two grandchildren, Jacob Schoemaker and Elizabeth Klaus; two great-grandchildren, Bradley and Emma; two sisters, Vera Veit of Ute, and Marie (Harry) Pitner of Omaha, NE.

Hazel is preceded in death by her parents; and a brother Glen Hanson.