Resident Spotlight

Resident Spotlight

Wilma Keil Clausen

(Centenarian)

 

 

Wilma was born to Elisa and Ardo Keil on the family farm located south of Bellevue.  Wilma is the eldest of five children; Wilma, Shirley, Harold, Stanley, and Roger.  Wilma went to two years at Andrew High School, and graduated from Bellevue High School.

She married Luvere Clausen on Easter Sunday.  Together they had three children; Russell, Shirlaine, and Kay.  They farmed outside of Bellevue for many years.  Meanwhile, she became a teacher, and went back to school as a substitute teacher for the rural schools and elementary school system in the Bellevue area.  Later, she retired, and Luvere passed away.

She has 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandson, which keeps her busy.  She enjoys and loves her family and life.