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Kenneth Klammer Obituary
Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 19 and Friday, Aug. 20, 2010 from 8 a.m. until time of service in the funeral home.
Ken, the son of Hugo and Dorothy Virginia Distel Klammer, was born Oct. 28, 1946 in Rockville Center, N.Y. He served in the U.S. Army for three years during which he served in Korea and was also stationed at Fort Polk with the Quarter Master Corp. He retired after 30 years in 2001 from the Directorate of Logistics and Supply office at Fort Polk. Ken loved to donate his time and heart to various charitable events, he loved NASCAR and NHRA Drag Racing. He was a devoted friend and would always be there for anyone who needed him.
He is survived by his wife of 15 years Leanna Klammer of Anacoco; mother, Dorothy V. Klammer of Anacoco (formerly of Sea Cliff, N.Y.); daughters, Laurie Carruth of Anacoco, Susie Haymon and husband, Jimmy of Anacoco, and Cathy Boyd and husband, Joe of Slagle; grandchildren, Anne Ashfield, Michael Boyd, Whitney Haymon, Sara Boyd and Chase Haymon and numerous cousins who loved and cherished his memory from the New York area.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the Klammer family at www.labbymemorial.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Sheila Sullivan
August 20, 2010
Dear Leanna, Ms. Dorothy and Family, I am so sorry to learn of Kenneth's passing. May your hearts find peace and comfort in the many wonderful memories he has given as his special gift to you. Bless all of you.
John and Jane Beltz
August 20, 2010
Leanna, we were so sorry to hear that Ken passed away. Please accept our deepest sympathy. You will be in our prayers.
August 20, 2010
Leanna and Aunt Dottie, We were so sorry to hear of Kenny passing away. Rob & Jim Marcks, Calverton, N.Y.
August 19, 2010
Leanna, I am so sorry to hear of Kenneth's passing. You will be in my prayers. God bless and keep you. Debra Owens Setliff (Slagle)
Nat & Debbie Fralia
August 19, 2010
Leanna, I'm so sorry to learn of Ken's passing. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. You and Ken have always brought joy to us.
Ellen Bailey
August 18, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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