It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Betty Jean (Klemme) Athens in Floyd, Iowa, who passed away on April 8, 2024, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Betty Jean (Klemme) Athens to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Emery Klemme and Freda Klemme (Schmidt); her daughter Lauri Athens; her siblings, Marvin Klemme (Mildred), Dale Klemme (Arlene), Kenneth Klemme (Betty Jo) and Verla Mae Jacobs (Jake); her sister-in-law Louise Klemme; and her half-sister Mildred Laudenschlager.

She is survived by : her husband Roger of Le Mars; her daughters, Lisa Wells of Okoboji, IA, Shelly Ragan (Scott) of Omaha, NE and Steph Oswald (Jim) of Remsen, IA; her grandchild Jacqui Penne (Jared); her great grandchildren, Jerzie, Jovi and Jagger; her grandchildren, Kenzie Bray, Jack Oswald, Nick Ragan (Kara), Mitch Ragan, Carley Carlson (Max), Drake Oswald and Jade Oswald; and her brother Daryl Klemme of Akron, IA. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Friday, April 12th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Saturday, April 13th 2024 at 9:00 AM. A prayer was held on Friday, April 12th 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Rexwinkel Funeral Home - Le Mars (107 12th St SE, Le Mars, IA 51031). A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 13th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A reception was held on Saturday, April 13th 2024 at 10:30 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rexwinkel Funeral Home