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Dwight Klettke Obituary
Oct. 10, 1952 ~ Aug. 12, 2012
Dwight R. Klettke, M.D., passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012, from complications related to prostate cancer. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Walter and Esther Schroeder Klettke. He met his wife, Patricia, while at the University of Michigan. He graduated from the UM School of Medicine, followed by a three year Family Practice residency at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Dr. Klettke practiced at Granger Medical Clinic, then at FHP/Talbert. He also served a few years as medical director for the People's Health Clinic in Park City. He loved to travel to the national parks and to Disney parks. He enjoyed helping others make their computers do what they wanted them to do. He was a supportive and loving husband, and proud father to daughter Jennifer Klettke.
He is survived by his wife and daughter; brother Roger and Jane Klettke of Sheboygan Falls, WI; nephews Scott and Ross Klettke.
Dr. Klettke has donated his body to the University of Utah School of Medicine.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dwight Klettke
Janet Margulies
September 1, 2012
Dear Pat and Jennifer, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Sarah Klingenstein
August 27, 2012
Condolences, Pat, and thank you for contacting me at the People's Health Clinic. We know that the Clinic's ability to continue helping people is the result of the hard (volunteer) work of Dwight and others like him. I had the pleasure of working with him as he handed off the website to me 4 or 5 years ago. He was definitely responsible for making that website do the SOME of the things I wanted it to do - and more as he passed on more skills to me! And his sense of humor helped him not take it all too seriously!
August 21, 2012
My condolences, Pat. Dwight was a wonderful contributor and I really appreciated his efforts to get the U of M Salt Lake City spirit club organized. I will miss him. Best to you and your family. Jeff Silvestrini.
August 20, 2012
Dear Pat,
Even though I haven't seen you and your family for years, I still have many happy memories of the times when Nita worked with Dwight. I'll always remember his humor and the kindness he portrayed to our family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Jennifer.
Lynnette Healey Hansmann
Leslie Healey Chavira
August 20, 2012
Pat and Jennifer,
I am so sorry for your loss. Dwight was a fun, loving and caring man that will be missed by many. You all were a huge impact on my life as a child & I will always cherish the memories.
Nancy Battaglia
August 20, 2012
Dear Pat,
I was so sorry to hear of Dwight's death. He was such a great guy. May your many fond memories of him comfort you in this time of grief.
Nancy Battaglia
Jeff Silvestrini
August 20, 2012
My condolences, Pat. Dwight was a wonderful contributor and I really appreciated his efforts to get the U of M Salt Lake City spirit club organized. I will miss him. Best to you and your family. Jeff Silvestrini.
Nita Healey Call
August 19, 2012
Dear Pat,
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Dwight. I loved working with him and getting to know you and Jennifer. He was an unselfish man who taught me so much. He was a wonderful doctor and I'm so grateful that you all were a part of my life. He will truely be missed. He made such a big difference in so many lives.
Emily Hill
August 17, 2012
Dear Pat...Ken and I send our love and deepest sympathies for the loss of your dear husband. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers now and, most especially, in the days to come.
Paula Taylor
August 16, 2012
Dr. Klettke was such a kind, smart and funny guy, with personality plus. I worked with him at Granger Medical Clinic many years ago. He was my Son's Dr. and because of him, I know to this day, my Son doesn't mind going to the Dr. because Dr. Klettke always made him feel like it was going to be ok. I loved the Dr. bag he carried into the room with him too. Cherish the memories- Loving thoughts for his wife and daughter at this difficult time.
Valerie Terry
August 15, 2012
Dear Pat & Jennifer,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear husband and dad.
My heart goes out to out to you both at this difficult time.
Pat, you have always been an inspiration to me. You do so much for others. I enjoyed so much our years singing with "The Arhythmics" all those years ago. I pray you will have a spirit of peace as you go through the days ahead.
Please know of my love for you.
Fondly,
Valerie Terry
Latisha Miller-Fuell
August 15, 2012
Prayers to the loved ones of Dr.Klettke. I loved his personality and his uniqueness. He had the ability to make people smile even when they didn't feel good or were scared. I loved his medical bag that he would bring into the room, It fit his personality. My mom worked for him for many years and thought very highly of him. I know that he will be deeply missed. Pat and Jennifer I'm so sorry for your loss.
Teri Flanders
August 15, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Pat, and your family. The photograph shows a happy, healthier time. He is at peace.
Barbie Sukkari
August 15, 2012
Pat and Jennifer I am very saddened by this, he has always had a special place in my heart. He was always good to everyone around him, including me. I worked with him for 5 years or more and it was always a joy to always come to work with him. my thoughts are with you both! Barbie Ma (Huntsman)
Trina Perez
August 15, 2012
His light will shine forever after.
August 15, 2012
I am so sorry for the loss of Dr. Klettke, I worked with him at the FHP Redwood Center, he was one of my favorite doctors to work with. He was always so kind,funny and a pleasure to be around. So sad to lose such a wonderful person. My condolences to his family. Sincerely, Trina (Perez).
Andrea Alldredge-Seifert
August 15, 2012
Dr. Klettke was an amazing doctor. I had the privilege to work with him many years at the FHP Redwood center. He always was so kind and found ways to make others laugh. He will be remembered by so many. Prayers go out to his wife and daughter. He was a great man.
Cannon Tarbet
August 15, 2012
Dr. Klettke was my first Doc when I move to SLC. He helped me after a diving accident. A very kind man. To his family, I'm sorry for your loss
August 15, 2012
Our family remembers how Dr. Klettke had that special touch to help us get better when we saw him at Granger Medical Clinic. He was a great doctor. Our sincere sympathies to his family.
Roger & Joyce Hill and their three boys, Taylorsville, Utah
Cathy Hairup
August 15, 2012
Our family loved Dr. Klettke! He was so kind to the little ones for their check-ups and shots....we even followed him to FHP when he left Granger Medical Center!
Ellen (Shaner) Morton
August 15, 2012
Dr Klettke was our family doctor for many many years when I was younger. He always had a way of making us smile and laugh even when we were hurting and didnt want to. He was an amazing Dr and he will be missed. Thoughts and Prayers are with the family!
Katie Glaubensklee
August 14, 2012
Dr. Klettke was the first doctor I worked for at Granger. He always made my day easier, his laughter and smile brightened my day. Love to his wife and daughter.
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