Regina Kleinschmit passed away peacefully on her late husband Ralph’s birthday, Oct. 23, 2022.
Regina was born on June 23, 1926 in Mount Angel, Oregon to Ed and Mayme (Long) Hoffer. Regina was one of six children in the Hoffer family. Regina lived her entire life in Mount Angel, she attended Mount Angel schools and graduated from Mount Angel Academy in 1945.
Regina married Ralph Kleinschmit in 1947. They shared 61 years of marriage. She is survived by her six children: Dave (Eileen), Patt (Mick), Ed (Sandy), Michael (Jason), Gene (Tanya) and Bill (Tania). Regina had 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Regina will be deeply missed by her family and friends. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Willamette Valley Hospice, or the Catholic Daughters. The family would like to thank the staff at the Mount Angel Towers and Willamette Valley Hospice.
Her funeral service was held Nov. 3 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mount Angel, with Rosary and Funeral Mass.
