Anne Klawiter

December 27, 1944 - October 10, 2024

Obituary

Anne Kristine Klawiter, 79, of Verona and formerly of Platteville, died on October 10, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was preceded in death by her parents, her stepfather Allen Newton, brother John Krogstad, and sister Mary Jo Hanson.

Born on December 27, 1944, to John and Jeannette Krogstad, Anne graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School in 1963. Anne earned a degree in radiology technology and married Richard Klawiter on August 20, 1965, at Grace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire.

Anne worked at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire before moving to Missouri so Richard could pursue his graduate degree. They moved to Platteville in 1971. She began working in radiology at Southwest Health Center (then Platteville Municipal Hospital), eventually moving into the vice president role and became President and CEO in 1989, a role she held until her retirement in 2011. She cared deeply about providing exceptional care for the patients of Southwest Health Center and contributing to the vitality of the community. The highlight of her career was overseeing the design and building of the new hospital and medical offices which opened in 2005; other professional accomplishments include receiving the Business Person of the Year in 1995 from the Platteville Chamber of Commerce; serving as President of the Board of Directors of the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative from 1997-1999, and testifying in Washington D.C. before the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development in 1999.

Anne especially loved the Christmas season. Having the house decorated, buying gifts and hosting family brought her great joy.

Anne is survived by her husband, Richard, of Verona, children Mark (Karis) Klawiter of Verona, Elizabeth (AJ) Ihm of Buford, GA, and Alison (Jonathan) Klein, of Verona, and grandchildren Sidney, Reagan, Jack, Remy, Bradley, Jackson, Lauren and Parker; cousins Julie (Red) Steffen and Steve (Kristine) Isaacson of Eau Claire, Lee (Kathy) Isaacson of Middleton, and Nancy Kirkvliet of Corvalis, Oregon; sisters-in-law Sylvia (Larry) Kurowski of Platteville and Cindy (Marlin) DeGarmo of La Crosse.

In keeping with Anne’s wishes, no services will be held. Please consider a memorial donation to the American Heart Association, Southwest Health Foundation, the Grant County Humane Society, or Southwest Opportunities Center.

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Steven issacson
Other • 7 months ago
Anne was such an incredible person who accomplished so much in her life She loved being a Mother to her three children. Anne and Dick played the role of parents so well. So many memories of the Isaacson get togethers and so blessed to be able to all remain close cousins in our Golden Years. We love you Anne and Heaven gained the Best
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Susan Bahneman
Other • 7 months ago
So sorry for the loss of Anne, she was so friendly and kind. Praying for Dick and the family at this difficult time. Hugs.
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Dawn Wiederholt
Other • 7 months ago
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. I had the honor of knowing Anne from Southwest Health Center in Platteville . She was very nice to me while working there and was very supportive when it came to The Relay for Life in Platteville at Collage ask she gave anything I or we needed during that event !
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Roxanne Carey
Other • 4 months ago
When I worked at Southwest health center in the '90s I felt very blessed to have had her as CEO. She cared about her employees and the community. ❤️😟

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