Hilda (Back) Klump, 92 years old, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 4, 2021. She is fondly described as the best wife and mother ever. Hilda earned her cosmetology license and owned the Elite Beauty Salon in Lawrenceburg IN until retirement; and worked with her husband John and the Klump family to run Klump’s Tavern in New Alsace. She dedicated her life to caring for her family and friends and actively engaged in the community, always there to support others first and bringing love to many.
Born and raised on a farm in St. Peters Indiana, she moved to New Alsace in 1948 upon her marriage to John E. Klump. After the move they became life-long members of the St. Paul Campus of All Saints Parish. Hilda and John enjoyed spending time with their family, taking vacations with their kids, and attending many U.S. Army 24th Infantry Division conventions where they enjoyed time with friends and remembering those who served our country. Many years ‘snowbirding’ between New Alsace and St. Petersburg, Florida, living an active and full life. Both passed to their children and friends a deep love of God, strong work ethic, and appreciation for those who touched their lives.
Hilda will be greatly missed by her children Mary (Wes) Booker of Lawrenceburg IN; daughter in law Debbie (son John M, deceased) Klump-Turner of Logan IN; Rick (Kathy) Klump; Cindy (Bob) Hilty; Tom (Kathy) Klump; Kay (Gerald, deceased) Nocks, all of New Alsace; brother, Ed Back of Harrison, OH, and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was blessed with 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband John E. Klump (who was the love of her life), son John M. Klump, son-in law Gerald Nocks, and great-grandson Wyatt Yelton, in addition to her parents and her many siblings and in-laws.
Visitation for Hilda will be on Tuesday, November 9 at Andres-Wuestefeld Funeral Home. Rosary will begin at 5:00pm with visitation immediately following until 8:00pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, November 10 at 10:30am at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, All Saints Parish. For those not able to attend, mass will be lived streamed at https://www.youtube.com/user/aspweeklyhomily. Burial will immediately follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery. Memorials can be made to St. Paul Cemetery Fund or the Sunman Area Life Squad – Rescue 20. Memorials will be taken during the visitation or can be mailed to the Andres-Wuestefeld Funeral Home at 25615 State Rt. 1, Guilford, IN, 47022. Please visit www.andres-wuestefeldfh.com to sign the online guestbook or leave condolences.
For those attending the services for Hilda, please follow your personal preferences as we continue to manage to the current COVID situation. Please be mindful of those around you with respect to social distancing. Masks are encouraged, but not required. We welcome you to join the family to pay your respects and want to ensure you personally feel comfortable in attending.