Kim Kleinschmidt

Kim was born September 6, 1956 in Sheboygan to Edwin and Beatrice (Van Haveren) Gabrielse.

She attended local Sheboygan schools and was a graduate of Sheboygan County Christian High, Class of 1974.

On April 27, 1979 Kim and Tim Kleinschmidt were united in marriage.

Her gift as a musician was best shown as a church organist and choir director. Her dedication and hard work was shown in the perfection of each piece she played.

Kim and Tim were both skilled artists, sharing their stained glass, fused glass and jewelry in art shows around the country. Always behind a camera, her photographs of life and nature were their own pieces of art.

She and Tim raised beautiful Irish Setters and enjoyed traveling the country to show them. Kim was particularly proud of the many awards they won. She was a mentor in Kids U.S.A. program for several years.

In addition to her husband, Tim, Kim is survived by a brother, Ken (DeAnna) Gabrielse of Luxemburg; a sister, Kathi (Mike) Brueggemann of Grafton; step-mother Patricia Gabrielse of East Grand Rapids, MI; step-sister Kimberly (Gary) Krause of East Grand Rapids, MI; nieces and nephews; other friends and family; and her beloved Irish Setters.

Kim was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Jay and Kevin Gabrielse; and a niece, Kara.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. at Hope Reformed Church. Rev. Bill TeWinkle will officiate. A time of visitation and support will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her name for Hope Reformed Church.