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1939
DIED
2014
Rajmund Klekot Obituary
Rajmund's "Journey of Life" began when he was born in Wroclaw, Poland on August 30, 1939. His journey brought him from Poland to the United States as a young adult where he settled down and met his wife, Mary Elizabeth, on Long Island in New York prior to moving to New Hampshire.
Rajmund Klekot was an internationally acclaimed Polish actor whose career extended over more than 30 years. He began his career with (and was one of the original members of ) Wroclaw's world famous "Theatre Pantomima" and later co-founded the highly successful "Warsaw Mime Theatre." He toured extensively, performing in nearly all of the world's major theatres. He also performed locally in New Hampshire over the later years of his life.
He attended St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Berlin and was a member of the Rotary Club. Being involved in the local community was very important to Rajmund. He was always known for his friendly disposition, contagious smile and unique accent. He had the gift of allowing his heart to speak to the hearts of his friends, acquaintances and audiences.
Family members include his son, Jerrard Whitten of Newbury, Mass.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary Elizabeth (Hill) Klekot; and brother-in-law, Nathaniel Hill of Ohio.
A memorial service will be held at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church at a later date to be announced.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rajmund Klekot
Jerrard
September 1, 2023
Thank you for the joy you brought to our world.. you are in my mind and heart each and every day.
Ben Mayerson
August 29, 2023
My friend, "brother", mentor, teacher, client, and God Father to my sons, you are in my thoughts and heart everyday of my life. I deeply miss you.
Jerrard
August 30, 2022
Remembering you today and all the smiles you brought to this world. You are missed dearly Rajmund!
Jerrard
August 29, 2021
Thank you for being with me.. today and every day!
Ben Mayerson
August 29, 2021
Thinking of my beloved friend on this day. You are missed by so many.
Benjamin Mayerson
August 29, 2019
5 years later, you are still always in my thoughts and heart. I miss my dear friend.
March 1, 2015
Nate Hill
March 1, 2015
So sad to hear of your passing. Such a great man, talented artist and loving uncle.
January 16, 2015
My name is Stefan Niedzialkowski I am mime theatre artist.In 1964 I started my career as a mime actor in H.Tomaszewski Wroclaw Mime Theatre "Wroclawski Teatr Pantomimy"in Poland.Rajmund was already great mime performer in that company.I still remember how perfectly he perform character JAKUB in "Walka Jakuba z Aniolem".That Experience Inspire me very much and I never will forget what I saw..I can not forget also Rajmund as KAIN, character from performance "Jaselka"
In world mime theatre we know Rajmund as a Rajmund Klechot.
He was very special as a mime actor,mime creator-director,and person.
Rajmund was unique,he was perfect and powerful in his action in theatre beyond the words.
I had the pleasure and honor to work with him for so many years in Henryk Tomaszewski Wroclaw Mime Theatre.
In 1975 Rajmund and I also Andrzej ,Zdzislaw and Jolanta ,we coocreated and acted in Warsaw Mime Theatre of The Warsaw Chamber Opera in Warsaw Poland.It was beautiful and creative time -perfect.
My dear Friend Rajmund 'MUNDEK' You exist in minds of those who had the chance to see You in theatre.
You still perform .
Spoczywaj spokojnie bo Twoja twórczosc Istnieje jako mime spirit.
Stefan Niedzialkowski
www.mimearttheatre.pl
Rajmund Klekot
November 30, 2014
Rajmund syn Marii z Wesolków i Adama Klekotów, byl kuzynem mojego ojca Janusza.Nigdy go nie poznalam.O jego smierci dowiedzialam sie z internetu.Niech spoczywa w pokoju.Agata Malolepsza z Czestochowy Polska.
November 30, 2014
Rajmund syn Marii z Wesolków i Adama Klekotów, byl kuzynem mojego ojca Janusza.Nigdy go nie poznalam.O jego smierci dowiedzialam sie z internetu.Niech spoczywa w pokoju.Agata Malolepsza z Czestochowy Polska.
November 30, 2014
Rajmund syn Marii z Wesolków i Adama Klekotów, byl kuzynem mojego ojca Janusza.Nigdy go nie poznalam.O jego smierci dowiedzialam sie z internetu.Niechspoczywa w pokoju.Agata Malolepsza z Czestochowy Polska.
September 16, 2014
Anne Kenison
September 12, 2014
Rajmund will be missed by many. He always had a smile and had something to say that would make you laugh. I enjoyed his 'unique accent' and enjoyed talking about our common Polish ancestry. I am sorry that he will not be able to present his new show that he was so excited about. My condolences to his family.
Kathy Tremblay
September 5, 2014
Every time I saw Rajmund, he would embrace me and kiss my cheeks a half dozen times - no matter where we were - at the store, post office, everywhere... I have a hard time believing I won't feel his exuberance again on this plane... John & I will miss him, and send condolences to his family.
Kathleen Kelley
September 4, 2014
Rajmund was a beautiful spirit that moved gracefully in our midst. I will miss his smile and kindness. The community will miss this talented soul that cared so much.
with his loving wife
September 4, 2014
Benjamin Mayerson
September 4, 2014
Rajmund, you called me your brother and friend. You were my mentor and comrade. We spent so many hours discussing world destinations, opera, architecture, and of course our common first love, the theatre.
You meant to much to my sons, your Godsons. So many hearts are saddened with your departure. I know you and your beloved Mary Elizabeth are again together. Peace and appreciation, my dearest friend. The key lights fade, the curtain falls, the footlights glow, the house empties, but the memories will never fade. Bravo Maestro!
Silent Actor, Rajmund Klechot as The Soldier.
September 4, 2014
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