MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY IRENE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I WAS SORRY TO READ OF DERRILL'S PASSING IN THE ADAIR NEWS. MY LATE HUSBAND ALAN WAS A STUDENT AT THE ADAIR-CASEY HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS OF 59 AND HE ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO THE CLASS REUNIONS BECAUSE HE KNEW MR & MRS KLINZMAN WOULD BE ATTENDING AND THEY COULD REMINISCE ABOUT THE GOOD OLD DAYS. I AM SURE THEY ARE BOTH DOING IT NOW. NEXT YEAR THE CLASS OF 59 WILL BE HAVING THEIR 55TH YEAR REUNION. IT WILL DEFINITELY NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT DERRILL AND ALAN.

Mr. Klinzman, as my math teacher in 8th grade, was one of my very favorite teachers of all time. He challenged me to think and work out difficult problems, yet he was a very gentle man. Later in life, after I moved to Colorado, it was always such a joy to come back to Iowa City and see him (and Irene) in church. He would greet me warmly and give me a hug and/or kiss. He had a ready smile on his face and was always interested in how I was doing. I will miss him very much but am grateful for the visits we had in his home over the recent years and for the privilege of knowing such a kind Christian man. You are a blessing, Derrill!

Little did I know when I first met Mrs. Klinzman at Roosevelt Elementary School in 1976 as a student teacher that our paths would cross many times in the coming years. The entire Klinzman family has become such a blessing in our lives. The many memories of fun times we will cherish forever. Derrill always had a strong presence. The love for his family was first and foremost. He will be missed by many - young and old. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Many your memories give you peace and joy! In friendship-Jill and Don Tompkins

Irene, so saddened by reading of Derrill's passing. I remember the many

times seeing you two talk and how happy both of you were years ago at

Hartford school, the bleacher coaching I heard from Derrill while practicing

basketball. I never saw him without a smile or a kind word.

I remember Mr. K., as I called him, teaching math out in the portable classroom at NWJH in Iowa City, Iowa (1983-84). A teacher that will always be remembered. I believe I took the photo of him on the last day of school. I will always remember him and the smile he had. Out of all the teachers (and moves) I had over the years he was the only teacher I ever wrote to and kept in touch with. Always sending xmas cards and he always wrote back. A great mentor and friend that will be missed.

Derrill was always well loved and respected at First United Methodist Church. He always greeted me with a smile and a BUG hug...I will miss him very very much! All my love to Irene and the family at this difficul, sadt time. May find memories if a wonderful person sustain you!

I will always treasure all of the memorys of times spent with the Klinzmans.

What a wonderful friendship between the Klinzmans and the Walkers.

To the family of Mr. Derrill E. Klinzman. I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Klinzman was blessed with 90 years of special mightiness. (Psalms 90:10) May your hearts be filled with joyful memories of time spent with him as you remember a life well lived. May the Hearer of Prayer bring you strength and peace in your time of sorrow.

Irene and family,

best friends dad gary all through school.great man, gonna be missed!!! l'm so sorry!! l

Irene,

I was so saddened to learn this morning of Derrill's passing. He has always been such a pleasant and supportive person all the years I have known him. I particularly remember the years we both taught mathematics at Northwest Jr. High, although I had known him before that. He was assistant principal at Central Jr. High at one point and I believe it was from that time that I was first fortunate to meet him. We met at the Northwest Jr. High anniversary reunion, and I met you and Derrill a few other times since his retirement. My condolences to you for losing such a very special member of your family.

Emily Bennett

Dear Irene and Family:

Irene and family,

Irene and Family

We are sending our thoughts and prayers during this time. Derrill was always welcoming to us and always seem to have a smile. He also gave us advice on a lasting marriage by saying to own a good pair of walking shoes. :-) We really enjoyed knowing him and are saddened by the news. Hoping that these next few days are filled with great memories, laughter and love. Therese, Terry, Kristen, Jordan and Nathan Michels

My sincere condolences on your loss. He's joshing with the angels about those Cubs now.

After Glow

I'd like the memory of me

to be a happy one.

I'd like to leave an after glow

of smiles when life is done.

I'd like to leave an echo

whispering softly down the ways,

of happy times and laughing times,

and bright and sunny days.

I'd like the tears of those who

grieve to dry before the sun

of happy memories that I leave

When life is done.

The Dash

I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend.

He referred to the dates on his tombstone

From the beginning to the end.

He noted that first came the date of his birth

And spoke the following date with tears,

But he said what mattered most of all

Was the dash between those years for that dash represents

all the time that he spent alive on earth.

And now only those who loved him know what that

little line is worth. For it matters not how much we own;

The cars, the house, the cash, what matters is how we

live and love and how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard.

Are there things you'd like to change?

For you never know how much time is left,

that can still be rearranged. If we could just slow down enough

To consider what's true and real and always try to understand

the way other people feel. And be less quick to anger,

and show appreciation more and love the people in our lives

like we've never loved before. If we treat each other with respect,

And more often wear a smile remembering that this special dash

might only last a little while. So, when your eulogy is being read

With your life's actions to rehash

would you be proud of the things they say

about how you spent your dash?

Gary and Michelle,

Sorry to hear of your loss! It is very hard to lose someone near and dear to your heart. What I learned when I lost my mom July 23, 2008 is you take one day at a time, you live for the memories and it shows your support system. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. If there is anything I can do let me know.

Mary Ann Nida (Pfab)