Klara K. Myers

Klara Myers passed away on April 21, 2026 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. She relocated to Wisconsin in 2009 to be closer to family after living in Montoursville for most of her life. Klara was born in Mainz, Germany on November 26, 1931 to Hermann and Klara Reppenhagen. She was predeceased by her parents, brothers Hans and Hermann, and son-in-law, David Martz.

Klara grew up in war torn Germany primarily in Frankfurt. She overcame a difficult childhood being separated from her parents for an extended period during the war. She met R. Wayne Myers, a U.S. Army GI based in Frankfurt during Germany’s post war reconstruction period. After Wayne completed his military tour of duty, Klara came across the seas and the two of them got married in Lairdsville, PA on her 22nd birthday in 1953. She often remarked that the change from life in a large German city to a country village in PA was quite the culture shock. However, when Klara and Wayne ultimately settled their family in Montoursville, she began calling the borough home and developed a great love for the town and its people. Just a few weeks preceding her passing she told her caregivers that she wanted to “go back home” specifically referring to Montoursville.

Being the hardheaded Germans that both Klara and Wayne were, their marriage came to an end in 1976.

Klara’s family in Germany did not have a history of good health or longevity so starting at an early age, she focused on healthy habits. Klara could often be seen on a daily walk around Montoursville long before walking became fashionable. She enjoyed healthy eating and meal preparation, so it was a treat for her children to raid their friends’ much more exciting snack inventory. She was never bashful about letting her adult children know if any of their food choices were not good for them. Diagnosed with a heart condition many years ago, she beat the odds by making it to 94 plus years of age. In August of 2024 her cardiologist told her that she had 3 to 6 months. Kicking her German determination into high gear at that point, she continued her daily walks albeit with the help of a walker and in the hallways of the senior community where she resided.

Klara had several jobs during the time that she was primarily a homemaker and after her marriage. She was a cashier in the Lyter Elementary School cafeteria, worked as a sales associate at Steigers Leather in the Loyal Plaza, was employed by Northern Central Bank, and retired from the state of PA in 1993. After her retirement she volunteered for Divine Providence Hospital, the Community Arts Center and the Susquehanna LifeCenter. Her efforts with the LifeCenter were particularly appropriate given that their mission is to increase awareness and prevention of a wide range of chronic and acute health conditions. Klara was an active member of Bethany Lutheran Church during her years in Montoursville and appreciated reading the monthly newsletter that the church continued to mail to her after she relocated to Wisconsin.

Klara had a passion for travel. In addition to going back to Germany every few years, she was fortunate to explore many other parts of the world. She loved going on one day bus trips to New York City. She kept up with current world events right up to her passing. She enjoyed reading books along with periodical magazines and knitted many afghans during her later years. Klara always enjoyed a challenging game of Scrabble and her competitive spirit showed strong. On the rare occasions that she lost, she was quick to remind her victorious opponent that English was her second language. Ready for a new adventure and desire to text with her grandkids, Klara requested an upgrade from her flip phone to her first iPhone for her 92nd birthday. Much to her family’s surprise did quite well with it.

Klara is survived by her son, Michael Myers (Sherri) of New Smyrna Beach Florida; daughter, Susan (Myers) Martz of Hartland, Wisconsin; her ex-husband, R. Wayne Myers of Montoursville; four grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Per her wishes, there will be no services. Contributions in Klara’s memory can be made to Bethany Lutheran Church.