Cleon Click Westrum

Cleon Click Harold Westrum was born on January 22, 1924 to Clarence and Hilda Seeger Westrum in Albert Lea, MN. Click was a lifelong resident of Albert Lea. He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1942 after which he entered the United States Army. After his discharge, Click returned to Albert Lea and was united in marriage to Helene Nelson on June 23, 1946 at First Lutheran Church. He was employed at the Albert Lea Post Office for 32 years. Click also worked for Four Seasons Travel for many years and also drove school bus during his working career. He enjoyed yardwork, golfing, playing cards, dancing, roller skating, and RV travel with his wife. Click was a member of the Elks, American Legion, VFW, and First Lutheran Church of Albert Lea where he ushered and served on the church council. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Helene; daughters, Linda Bossart of South St. Paul, and Laurie Lonny Lenz of rural Albert Lea; sons, Craig Karen Westrum of Albert Lea, and Charles Carole Westrum of Apple Valley, MN; grandchildren, Angela Lester, Rochelle Chad Quam, Jason Lenz, Chad Rachel Westrum, Derek Lenz, Lanae Lenz, Heather Brandon Gilmore, and Emily Westrum; great-grandchildren, Brody Lindstrom, Tianna Boyd, Caleb Westrum and Grant Quam; sister, Eileen Stieler of Albert Lea; brother, Dave Westrum of Cathedral City, CA; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Haaland and Arlene Nelson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Aaron Muriel Nelson, Paul Charlotte Nelson, and Carol Dan Olsen; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and wonderful friends. Click was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Hilda Westrum; and sisters, Marge Westrum and Shirley Sweet.