Pauline Bawel Klosterman, 91, passed away peacefully with family at her side on January 8, 2013, joining her husband Albert E. Klosterman. Pauline was born on August 30, 1921 on the farm in Lynnville, Indiana to Emil and Lydia Bawel and has been a longtime resident of Houston, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and brothers Fred and Charles Bawel. Pauline is survived by her three sons, Leland E. Klosterman and Laura of Conroe, Texas, Wayne L. Klosterman and Diane of Alice, Texas, Vance C. Klosterman and Shelly of Clermont, Florida; grandchildren, Jennifer D. (T.J.) Kukla of Tomball, Texas, Kara (Trey) Janak of Tomball, Texas, Lacy L. (Aaron) Rohre of Georgetown, Texas, Rusty Klosterman of College Station, Texas and Ashley (Aaron) Candlish and Josh Cordero; great grandchildren, Austin and Trey Kukla, Makayla, Braden and Delaney Janak, Charlie and Weston Rohre; sisters-in-law, Edwina Bawel (Leo) Dagley, Evelyn Bawel; niece, Lisa Bawel Bishop; nephews, Karl, Paul, Brandon and David Bawel.
A memorial service for family and friends will be held at 3:00 P.M., Saturday, January 12, 2013 in the Chapel at Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Northwest Stars (Special Olympics Sport Teams), c/o Leland Klosterman, 27 Stony Creek, Conroe, Texas 77384.