Richard J. Klug's Obituary
Richard J. Klug, 90, of Strongsville went to be with Christ on October 17th, 2020, where he joined his dearly beloved wife Norma and granddaughter Jacqueline, who both preceded him in death. Richard was the dear father of Chris (Patty) Klug, Lorie (Rich) Calanni, and Carey (Charleen) Klug; and was devoted grandfather of Nathan Klug. Richard worked over 30 years as a carpenter associated with the Cleveland Carpenters Union. He had a great passion for the outdoors and God’s creation, for being with close family friends, and for participating in communion at St. Mary’s parish in Berea. He daily walked the trails in the Metroparks of Rocky River reservation, where the birds and squirrels would follow him along the trail knowing he always had a pocket full of seeds and peanuts. Richard and Norma also loved to garden. A private funeral Mass for family will be held Monday, October 26th at 10am, at St. Mary’s Catholic church on 250 Kraft St. in Berea. A graveside ceremony will immediately follow at Sunset Memorial Park in North Olmsted. Due to Covid-19, no indoor reception will follow the service, and mask wearing and social distancing are required. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the poor served by Catholic Charities of Cleveland (ccdocle.org).
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