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Michael Klarer Obituary
Mr. Klarer was a school teacher and basketball coach at Tokay High School and had also taught and coached basketball in Concord.
He enjoyed sports and playing golf and is preceded in death by his father, Ralph Klarer.
Survived by his wife, Lori Klarer of Lodi.
2 Daughters: Krystye Elrite of Woodbridge and her two daughters, Cody and Lexy Frazier. Mary Gulley of Lodi.
His mother: Ruth Klarer of Concord. 1 Sister: Diane Farrell of Reno.
At his request, services and visitation will not be held. Inurnment is private under the direction of the Donahue Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to: National Brain Tumor Society, East Coast Office, 124 Watertown St., Water-town. MA02472 or contact www.braintumor.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Klarer
Ryan Porras
March 17, 2025
To The Klarer Family. I´m a lucky one to have had Mr. Klarer as a teacher at Concord High. Mr. Klarer touched many and his memory will live through all of us. My condolences to his Family.
Class of 92
Marianne Feeney Cook
March 16, 2025
Mr Klarer was the most amazing teacher I ever had in school.
Tom Goehring
September 27, 2019
Felt so blessed to have had the opportunity to have known Mr Klarer as his paper carrier. As my high school basketball coach, and friend. Mike was fair and firm by always there no matter what. He had a tremendous impact on many young mens lives. He is surely missed. The gentle giant. Miss you coach!
D Hunt, Tokay High c/o 2002
January 9, 2011
I remember I had his govt/economic class @ Tokay High, 1st period my senior year, 2001, the day 9/11 hit. He was a hardcore coach/teacher but that was the first time I saw his soft side. It was a rough period to get through but he helped us get through it. RIP MR KLARER. You'll never be forgotten.
D Hunt
January 9, 2011
I remember I had his govt/economic class 1st period, my senior year, 2001, the day 9/11 hit. He was a hardcore coach/teacher but that was the first time I saw his soft side. RIP MR KLARER.
Brian Bielz
October 11, 2010
To the Klarer Family. I am saddened to hear of the loss of a great man who cared for his students. I was in Mr. Klarer's government class at Concord High. He will be missed. (class of 92)
Tom Vasconi
September 30, 2010
Lori and Family, I am so very sorry to hear about Coach's passing. However what a life and what a great man, he touched so many kids lives in so many ways. I will never forget him and all of the life lessons he taught me on the court. I am now just starting to coach my own kids and will be doing it in honor of Coach Klarer, "SHOT"!
Jenny Ray-Turner
September 29, 2010
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Klarer family. Mr. Klarer was my teacher during my freshman and senior years at Concord High. He was a great teacher who made learning a wonderful experience.
Pat Byrne
September 27, 2010
Thinking of you, Lori. Lighting a candle for Mike.
September 26, 2010
Lori and Family: We were all saddened to hear of Mike's passing. He was a man of conviction and purpose. We were good sparing partners and I enjoyed every minute of our time together. Please know
we thought highly of him. The Vasconi Family
Leah Martinez-Kjellen
September 25, 2010
Mr. Klarer was an awesome inspiring teacher, and many have been touched by his presence. My condolences to his wife, his children, grand children, and loved ones. CHS class of 94'
Rosalie Madrigal
September 25, 2010
Mr. Klarer you will be forever missed. You were an awesome teacher and a great person to talk to.
Jim Simpson
September 25, 2010
Mr. Klarer was my teacher and coach but more importantly my friend. I'm sad to hear of his passing, my thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Klarer and family.
Jennifer Edwards
September 25, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Mr. Klarer was such an important figure in my high school education. How blessed we all were to have him in our lives.
Jen Dean
CHS Class of 92
Lindsey Darden
September 25, 2010
Mr. Klarer was a good teacher. He was the only History teacher I liked he made Government easy. I enjoyed his "tough skin" but kind heart. I remember winning his craziest sock contest. R.I.P. Mr. Klarer and to his family know that he was a wonderful man that touched many lives. May you find comfort in his memories.
crystal beza
September 24, 2010
Mr. Klarer was a great teacher my senior year. He will be dearly missed. Class of 95'
joe diaz
September 24, 2010
mr klarer you were a great teacher and a classy guy you will be missed joe diaz
Carolyn Wells
September 24, 2010
Mr. Klarer was one of my favorite teachers at Concord High (and one of my favorite teachers ever)! I still to this day tell people stories from his class. My condolences to his family and loved ones. He will be missed by many.
Tommy Goehring
September 24, 2010
Coach Klarer was my neighbor, coach, teacher, and most importantly a great friend. Coach has blessed all of us who played for him with so many memories both good and sometimes not so good. Coach will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to Mrs Klarer and family. Miss ya Coach!!!!
Jeremy Jacobs
September 24, 2010
Coach Klarer was my basketball coach, teacher and I was his TA for a semester at CHS. I was always grateful for his attention, coaching and counsel. He always made me feel he cared about me and I appreciated our friendship.
Tracey Gonzales
September 24, 2010
Mr Klarer will be was a great teacher and coach..cut n dry no bull. He will be greatly missed. My thaughts and prayers go out to his family in this time of sorrow.
Tracey Horton
Concord High 1987
Anthony Reis
September 24, 2010
Mr. Klarer was a very special Teacher. He Taught us more than than World Civ. and Government, he taught us lessons that were from the heart, and he will be dearly missed by us all.
Stacy
September 23, 2010
Mr. Klarer had a huge impact on my life in high school, he was the best teacher I had. He will not be forgotten. He was the only teacher that ever made history make sense to me, and was the teacher that was there to listen and understand during some hard times my senior year. Coach Klarer, we are all lucky to have had you in our lives and you will not be forgotten.
Julie Donofrio-Deerinwater
September 23, 2010
Mr. Klarer was my government teacher my senior year...He was my favorite teacher and because of his class I majored in Political Science. He will be greatly missed by all of his students, he made a rather boring subject interesting...My prayers go out to his family and friends, God Bless you all. Julie Donofrio Class of '94.
Kanoe Sherwood
September 23, 2010
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Klarer family. Know that Mr Klarer touched many many lives.. Thank you for sharing him with all of us former students .. CHS Class of 92
Michelle Dibb
September 23, 2010
Mr Klarer was one of my favorite teachers my freshman year at Concord High School. He was the reason I started to fall in love a little with history. Especially when covering WWII. I will always remember those crossword puzzles! To teach is to touch a life forever. My sincere condolences to those he left behind. He lives on in all of us.
Michelle Dibb (Class of 1990)
September 23, 2010
I am deeply saddened to see that Mr. Klarer has passed. My first day of High School at CHS all of us freshman filed into his class 1st period. The bell rang as we all kept chatting away while Mr. Klarer stayed seated behind his podium. Finally he asked "Are you done?" He stood up and all of our jaws dropped. He said "I'm 6'8 don't ask me again, and I hate Freshman" He had our attention right away! What a wonderful man. He was my favorite teacher. I was also lucky enough to have him again my senior year. To his wife and daughters, I am so sorry for your loss. I feel lucky to have known him.
Karen Anderson Daffern
Concord High Class of 92
Libby Wilson
September 23, 2010
Mr. Klarer was a nice man..I remember thinking he was the tallest person in the world when I was in High School.
September 22, 2010
I knew Mr. Klarer when he taught and coached basketball at Concord High School. He was a great teacher and coach. He will sadly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. CHS class of '90 - Carrie S. Martin
Bob Hirsch
September 21, 2010
I have known and enjoyed Mike since he and his Uncle Howard first came to the tall club, where he and Lori met and started their life together. I have fond memories of our times together with our "tall family", and I know that we all extend our sympathies, and wish the family well in this difficult time.
Bob Hirsch
Redwood Empire Tall Club
Golden Gate Tip Toppers
Stephanie Edgerly
September 19, 2010
Mr. Klarer was a great educator and will missed by many. Thank you so much for all you did for me!
As an aside: Every time I file my taxes, I think back to Mr. Klarer's government class where he taught a room of 17 year-olds about the 1040ez.
class of 2001, Tokay High
Victor Thurman
September 19, 2010
To Mile's extended family: Sending you a prayer that you find peace and comfort in the happy memories of Mike. WHS class of 69.
Tamara Faison-Alderman
September 19, 2010
I am very sad to hear that WHS class of '68 has once again lost a member. My thoughts and prayers are with his family!
September 19, 2010
To all of Mike's family -- sending sincere sympathy and prayers to you - Susie Leavell - WHS class of '69
Pam Hankison
September 19, 2010
Mike will be missed by so many. I remember him from high school. My sympathy to his wife and children and the Warwick High School 1968 classmates.
Peggy Haughton Gunn
September 19, 2010
My prayers go out to all the family of my Warwick High '68 classmate. My you rest in peace dear Mike, you were loved by all who knew you.
September 19, 2010
Saying a prayer in memory of my Warwick '68 classmate. My sympathy to his family. Julie Mee Sager
September 19, 2010
To Mike's family... I have not seen Mike since high school, but we did correspond from time to time and I am so glad he had all of you as you made him very happy! He was always special and it is good to see he continued to be so all his life. Hold him in your hearts and he will always be with you...
Susan, class of 68
Jim Ridenhour
September 19, 2010
From the Warwick High School, Newport News, VA, Class of 1968 we will all miss you.
Pam Barghoorn
September 17, 2010
Lori,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Mike always made Soroptimist events so much fun, I know he'll be missed. Please know my thoughts are with you and the family as you try to get through this time. Love you.
September 17, 2010
To the family of Mr. Klarer,
My deepest sympathies to you in these difficult times. Please always remember the admiration he obtained from all of the students and staff alike. He enriched our minds with the knowledge he had to share. I speak on behalf of the Tokay High class of 2001 when i say thank you for your desire to teach, and that you will be truly missed. May you rest in peace. Nichole Hieronimus (wessels) c/o 2001 (lodi,ca)
Bryan Graves
September 17, 2010
My thoughts and wishes to Mr. Klarer's family. He was one of the best teachers and role models at Concord High. He will be missed and remembered. Bryan Graves class of 88
Mike Proctor
September 17, 2010
RIP in piece Mr. Klarer. He has a permanent place in my memory. My sympathies and condolences to his family and friends.
Mike Proctor,
Former student - CHS 87
September 17, 2010
To the Klarer Family,
It is my pleasure to tell you what an honor it was to have Mr. Klarer as my former teacher at Tokay High School. He taught me a lot not only about school, but with life as well. He is much appreciated and will be deeply missed.
Yours Truly,
Stephanie Perez
Paul Elder
September 17, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. He was definitely one of the best! I truly enjoyed him as a coach and teacher. Former Concord Neighbor, Paul Elder
Palma Zwingelberg
September 17, 2010
"Happy trails, my friend, 'till we meet again~
I will always remember our wonderful visits at the front desk of the ESC; solving all the problems of the world.
I will miss you~
My sincere sympathy to your family.
Fondly,
Palma
Susan Seaver
September 17, 2010
He will be sorely missed. I love you guys. I am here for anything you need. Big hugs!
Sarah McKereghan
September 17, 2010
My love and thoughts are with you all.
September 17, 2010
To the Klarer Family,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May he rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jerry R. Tyson
Photographer
Susan Crosby
September 17, 2010
Dear Lori, Mary and Krystye,
It was my honor and pleasure to have known your beloved Mike. He was larger than life in so many ways and will remain a shining star forever. May God bless and keep you all.
Love,
Susan
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