Lillian Emma Julia Wolf Klaiber, "Lil" was born in Greenfield, Wisconsin on March 3, 1926 to Gerry Wolf and Rose Nimitz Wolf. She passed from this life on December 6, 2009 at her home in Lake Jackson, Texas after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.

Lil is survived by 3daughters: Pat Klaiber of Lancaster Ohio, Fay Burke & husband Vernon of Lake Jackson, and Liz Dujka of Mansfield, Texas; 3 sons: Edwin Klaiber & wife Nancy of Sweeny, Tom Klaiber & wife Jennifer of Matagorda, and David Klaiber & wife Cheryl of Bay City; sister: Donna Caskey of Angleton; 2 brothers: Eddie Wolf & wife Shirley of Angleton and Bobby Wolf of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin; 12 grandchildren: Patrick Pullon & wife Amy, Robert Pullon & wife Misty, Heather Doughty & husband Aaron, Kelli Perez & husband Vinnie, Tony Klaiber & wife Heather, Angie Blacklock & husband Ryan, James Klaiber & wife Terri, Michelle Klaiber, Sean Klaiber & wife Kim, Amanda Klaiber, David Klaiber, and Coy Broadwater; 14 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Lil's husband Coy B. Klaiber, a son Gerry J. Klaiber and grandson Scot Primrose preceeded her in death.

The family will receive visitors from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Chapel with Chaplain Thomas Lester officiating. Burial will follow at Matagorda Cemetery in Matagorda Texas. Pallbearers will be: Tony Klaiber, James Klaiber, Sean Klaiber, Patrick Pullon, Robert Pullon, and Coy Broadwater. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Aaron Doughty, Ryan Blacklock, Vernon Burke; David Dujka, Odis Caskey , James Caskey, and Vinnie Perez. Donations can be made to MD Anderson Cancer Research Center of Houston or the charity of your choice.