Karl Joseph Klingler Jr.

1919 - 2017

Karl Joseph Klingler Jr. obituary, 1919-2017

BORN

1919

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Klaehn, Fahl, Melton Funeral Home

6424 Winchester Road

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Karl Klingler Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 18, 2017.

Karl Joseph Klingler, Jr., 98, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Karl and Daisy Klingler. Karl served in the U.S. Navy during World War II stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas. He then learned the watch repair trade from his father in 1938, and continued his trade as owner of Klingler Jewelers. He retired in 2009 at the age of 90. His most rewarding hobby was building his cottage with his father in 1938. The cottage was his enjoyment throughout his life. He also enjoyed fishing and dancing in his younger years and golf in his older years.

He is survived by his children, Carole (Alan) Geiger, Tom Klingler, Jim Klingler, and Bob (June) Klingler; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Betty; and daughter, Mary Ann Buonomo.

Funeral Mass is at 11 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2017 at St. Therese Catholic Church, 2304 Lower Huntington Road, with visitation one hour prior. Visitation also from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, 6424 Winchester Road.

Burial in Catholic Cemetery.

Preferred memorials to Saint Ann Home or Masses to the church.

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May 24, 2017

Kat Liddy

To Bob & June Klingler: I give you my sympathy to you on the passing of your father & father in law. I will keep you in my prayers. I was one of your customers at Covington Plaza & off of West Jefferson Blvd. God Bless & Take Care.

May 22, 2017

Genois Brabson

Dear Klinger Family
My Condolences and Thanks.
one of your customers

Posted by Genois Brabson

May 22, 2017

Ernestine Stephens/Family

Condolences to the family❤❤

May 20, 2017

Caroline Dewey

My sympathy to the family of Karl Klingler. I did not know him personally, but stopped by his little shop on Calhoun St, when I worked downtown in the early 2000s. He would be 1 yr older than my dad, who grew up in Fort Wayne (Freiburgers); Dad, Ken gone in 1998. Both served during WWII.

Karl seemed to be a remarkable man, from all I have learned. And I see he was a man of faith. God rest his soul, and Lord please grant his loved ones peace. -Caroline Freiburger Dewey

May 20, 2017

Theresa Haneline

Karl was one of the nicest gentlemen I've ever met. I was a customer in his store and waited on his bowling team some 30+ years ago. Prayers & thoughts of comfort to his family.

May 19, 2017

Mary Lou (Kohrman) Harbison

I'm very saddened to hear of Karl's passing. He was the last of a great group of friends that included my parents, Mary and Butch Kohrman. He was a wonderful man with a wonderful family. May you all enjoy the happy memories he provided!

May 19, 2017

Phillip Shirmeyer

Tom, Jim and Family,
Peace be with you as you celebrate your Dad's long life of memories that filled his days.
Sincere Sympathy,

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