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Lynwood Klock Obituary

SAVANNAH < Lynwood L. Klock, 74, formerly of Dexter, died Saturday, August 23, 2008, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born May 12, 1934, in Watertown, he was the son of Wesley and Grace Payne Klock. He was a Navy veteran, having served from 1951 to 1955 attaining the rank of AC3; he graduated from Delmar College in Texas in 1957; was employed by the City of Rochester from May 1970 until February 1994, where he held supervisory positions in the street lighting department, refuse collection, snow removal and the water bureau. Following his retirement, he enjoyed spending time at his cottage in Black Lake with family and friends. Lynwood was a lifetime member of the American Legion and VFW. Lynwood is survived by children, Randy (Kim) Klock, Donald (Stephanie) Klock, Kris Klock, Mark (Bridgette) Nickles, Linda David, Debbie Alley; daughter-in-law, Nancy Nickles; sister, Tanny Hanson; grandchildren, Mackenzie Klock, Stephen Klock, Joshua Klock, Christopher Joseph Klock, Dana Bush, Kristin Alley, Kevin Alley, Courtney Burgess, Ryan Burgess, Joshua Nickles, Benjamin Nickles, Casey Nickles and Joli Lonneville; great-granddaughter, Hallie Klock. He was predeceased by his wife, Kathleen "Irene#" Klock; son, Daniel Klock; parents, Wesley and Grace Klock; brother, Kris Wesley Klock and daughter, Dianne Doig. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at the Colvin-Norton Funeral Home, West Church Street, Savannah. A graveside service will be held immediately following at the Crusoe Cemetery where Military Honors will be held. Memorials may be directed to the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Association, Upstate New York Chapter, PO Box 127, Elbridge, NY 13060. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.

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Published by The Citizen on Aug. 27, 2008.

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Bill & Caroline Wade

September 2, 2008

Lyn joins Irene in the Heaven we all seek when our time on earth comes to an end. We will miss him/them but their souls are secure and at peace with our Holy Father. They will remain in our hearts and prayers.

Peggy O'Brien Harris

August 29, 2008

Our family was very sad to hear the news of Lyn. Our thoughts our with your family. We lived across the street from you growing up and our siblings all played together. So Lyn and Irene played parents to us now and then. Thank you for being a part of my memories and my prayers are with you.

Ronna (Watkins) Scott

August 28, 2008

I'm sorry to hear the news of your dad's passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I have very fond childhood memories of Lyn, he was a great man and will be missed.
Love, Ronna

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