OBITUARY

Agnes “Virginia” Record Klenke, known to many as “Virgie”, of Caledonia, MO departed this life at her home on Friday, September 25, 2026, having reached the age of ninety-four years, ten months and twenty-two days. Virginia was born in Richwoods, MO on November 3, 1931, daughter of Nary Patrick Suiter and Victoria Francis Suiter nee Pratt. On January 21, 1952 she was united in marriage to Raymond Harold Record and four daughters came to bless this union. On May 16, 1992 she was united in marriage to Elmer Klenke.

Virginia is survived by her daughters, Lynn Prince and husband, Paul, of St. Clair, MO, Donna Weber of Affton, MO, Vickie Lee and husband, Stephen, of Eureka, MO and Tami Bess and husband, Steve, of Caledonia, MO; by her step-son, John Klenke and wife, Kate, of Pocatello, ID; by her grand-children, Lori Prince, Branden Weber, Ryan Weber and wife, Elizabeth, Elyse Huber, Craig Shofner (Rise), Lanita Gallegos, and husband, Walt, Amanda Stringer and Alicia Snyder and husband, Heath; by twenty-three great-grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great and great-great-nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Nary and Victoria Suiter; by her husbands, Raymond Record and Elmer Klenke; by her brothers, Bob Suiter, Charles Suiter and Garry Suiter; by her sisters, Marie Smith and twin Betty DeClue; and by one grandchild, Camren Weber.

Virginia was a Christian and member of Parkway Church of the Nazarene in St. Clair, MO. During her working career she was employed by Von Weise Gear Company in St. Clair, MO doing quality control, serving the company for twenty-five years. She enjoyed shopping for and collecting antiques, quilting and travelling. Her travels took her to every state and even around the world. Virginia loved being in nature, especially hunting for mushrooms. Her grandchildren held a very special place in her heart, as she did in theirs. She was very active in their lives and loved taking them to Six Flags. The love they shared and many precious memories they created will be cherished by them all forever.

A kind and loving mother, mother-in-law, step-mother, grandmother, great and great-great-grandmother, aunt, great and great-great-aunt, cousin and treasured friend, she will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO with Brother Ronald Perry officiating. Interment will be in St. Stephen’s Catholic Cemetery in Richwoods, MO. Memorials may be made to Parkway Church of the Nazarene in St. Clair, MO.