It is with great sadness that the family of Jane Ann Blasdel Klawitter from Richmond, Texas, announces her passing at age 83. Jane was born in Houston, Texas, on December 10, 1940, to Ruth and Jacob Blasdel. She died August 21, 2024, in Richmond, Texas.

Jane is preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Ruth Blasdel, brother Billy Blasdel, brother Jim Blasdel, sister Mary Emma Reed, and sister Ruth Werner.

Jane is survived by her husband Herman Klawitter; brother Jerry Blasdel; sister Haroldetta Robertson; daughter Susan Hill (spouse Andrew Hill); son Philip Klawitter (spouse Jennifer Klawitter); grand kids: Ryan Hill (spouse Nivia Hill), Shane Ullock (spouse Marisa Ullock), Abby Klawitter, Samuel Klawitter, Rachel Klawitter; great granddaughter Melody Hill, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Jane graduated in 1959 from Lamar High School in Richmond. She attended nursing school at Polly Ryon Hospital in Richmond, where she was an LVN for many years.

Jane met Herman on a date in 1961 and they were soon married on June 27, l962, and were married for 62 wonderful years. Jane attended Saint John's United Methodist Church and was a member for 83 years, where she and Herman taught Sunday school classes for 7-year-olds.

Jane belonged to the Fort Bend DAR and served as regent and treasurer several times. She also served as a chaplain and on various committees over the years. Jane joined DAR in l966 and had over 50 years of service.

Jane and Herman enjoyed traveling around the country and to Europe, especially England, Switzerland and Germany. They also enjoyed a cruise to both Hawaii and Alaska.

Jane enjoyed quilting, embroidery and crocheting, and spending time with family. Jane loved being a grandma and a great grandma. For many years, they enjoyed having the grandchildren visit over summer break. Jane enjoyed spending time with the grandchildren by teaching them to sew, taking them to get their nails done, and fun activities around town. Jane and Herman would also take them fishing and boating.

The family would like to thank the nurses Amy and Patricia, and the Respiratory therapists Rosy and Dawn. These 4 ladies were Jane Ann's angels.

The Pall Bearers are: Samuel Klawitter, Brady Blasdel, Bailey Blasdel, JP Reed, Harold Werner, and Russell Klawitter.

The Visitation/Viewing will be held from 4 - 6 PM Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 1201 4th Street, Rosenberg, Texas 77471.

The Celebration of Life will be held 10 AM Monday, August 26, 2024, at Saint John's United Methodist Church, 400 Jackson Street, Richmond, Texas 77469, followed immediately by a brief prayer service held at Morton Cemetery. A light lunch will be served at the church immediately following the cemetery service.

In lieu of flowers, a monetary donation may be made to Saint John's United Methodist Church, 400 Jackson Street, Richmond, Texas 77469.

Condolence messages may be written for the Klawitter family at www.garmanycarden.com

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 4th Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.