Paul K. Klevos

Paul K. Klevos, 76, of Humboldt, passed away September 12, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Private family services will be held at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Humboldt with the Rev. Gene Broughton officiating. Arrangements are being handled by the Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home in Humboldt.

Paul is survived by his wife, Suzan Klevos of Humboldt; his son, Jeff Klevos of Ankeny; and sisters, Mavis Hanson of Dubuque, and Cynthia (Frank) Kawaii of Indio, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norris and Evelyn (Cook) Klevos; brother, Daniel; and sister, Vergene.

Paul Kent Klevos, the son of Norris and Evelyn (Cook) Klevos, was born July 22, 1938 at Fort Dodge, Iowa. The family made their home at Fort Dodge until moving to Mason City when Paul was 7. Following his graduation from Mason City High School with the class of 1956, Paul Enlisted into the United States Army. He was honorably discharged and attended Iowa State University where he received a degree in Civil Engineering. He then went to work on the Orville Dam and water project in California as an engineer. He was united in marriage to Suzan Kalahar at Mason City and the couple made their home in California. In 1970, they returned to Iowa and made their home at Algona where Paul served as the Assistant County Engineer for Kossuth County. In 1972, he accepted the position of County engineer for Humboldt County where he served until his retirement in 2000. He and Suzan continued to maintain their home in Humboldt and enjoyed their winters in Florida.

Paul was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. Throughout his life, he loved the game of golf and enjoyed attending Iowa State Football and Basketball games and watching NASCAR races on TV.