Karen Faye Klinkner

Background

Klinkner, Karen Faye was born on November 24, 1954 in Tyndall, South Dakot. Daughter of Merle R. and Luetta L. (Schweinforth) Ferwerda.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, South Dakot State University, 1977; Master of Science in Adult Education, Kansas State University, 1980.

Career

Dietetic internship, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 1978; clinical, consultant dietitian, Queen of Peace Hospital, Mitchell, South Dakot, since 1982. Consultant to nursing homes.

Achievements

• Karen Faye Klinkner has been listed as a noteworthy Dietitian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President American Leion Auxiliary, Artesian, 1989-1990. With United States Army, 1977-1982, 90-91. Member American Dietetic Association, South Dakot Dietetic Association (president 1991-1992, Outstanding Dietitian 1991), American Legion Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Connections

Married Donald G. Klinkner, May 5, 1979. Children: Diane, Kristen, Derek.

Father:

Merle R. Ferwerda

Mother:

Luetta L. (Schweinforth) Ferwerda

Spouse:

Donald G. Klinkner

child:

Kristen Klinkner

child:

Diane Klinkner

child:

Derek Klinkner