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Klara Wowerat

May 5, 1938 — January 9, 2023

Klara Wowerat, 84, of Fond du Lac, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, January 9, 2023. She was born May 5, 1938 to Wilhelm and Wanda Bilau in Dombrowa, Wolynien. Klara became a nurse in Germany and worked in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, where she met Erich Wowerat. They married September 28, 1963 in Medicine Hat and shortly thereafter moved to Madison, WI and bought a bakery.


After three years they moved to Fond du Lac and opened Eric’s Pastry Shop and after 35 years in business retired in January of 2000. They were married 54 years until Erich’s death December 14, 2017. Klara was a hostess at Schreiner’s for 13 years and was a favorite of many customers.


Klara loved gardening, painting, and people. She loved to travel with Erich and the kids. Klara had many friends and was known for her Gemeutlichkeit. She was also known for her strong faith.


She is survived by her children, Diana (Willard) Jewson of Janesville, Friedericke Wowerat of Milwaukee, and Erhardt (Ellie) Wowerat of Oakfield; four grandchildren, James (Laura) Jewson, Paul Jewson, Miana Marshell and Amara Marshell; one sister, Erika Brachaczek of Germany; and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; five sisters and one brother.


The visitation will be held Monday, January 16, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 12:00 PM on Monday at the funeral home. Cremation will follow the traditional services.


In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Klara’s name.


The family extends a special thank you to the staff of Adelaide Place and Preceptor Hospice for the care and compassion given to Klara and her family, also for the Florence Nightingale Ceremony honoring her nursing career.


Services are in the care of Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, 524 North Park Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935. Additional information and guestbook can be found at ueckerwitt.com


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