Richard G. Klinger

Richard Klinger Obituary

RICHARD G. KLINGER
Formerly of Candor - Richard G. Klinger, 69, of White Springs, FL, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2009. Rich had a 30 year career as an esteemed Computer Science Professor at Cayuga Community College in Auburn, NY. He was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Louise Roller Klinger. Rich is survived by his daughter, Kristine Klinger; mother of his daughter, Betty Robinson Klinger; brother and sister-in-law, Walter (Elsie) Klinger; nephews and nieces, Russell (Theresa) Klinger, Susan (Deane) Cook, and Walter (Kim) Klinger.
A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family.
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Published by Ithaca Journal on Mar. 27, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Klinger

15 Entries

Ronald Caruana

April 21, 2009

I was saddened to learn of the passing of Richard. I was fortunate to have him as a professor in computer science back in the early 70s at ACC. He was one of a very few people that helped start my career in Computer Science. Please accept my condolences and thoughts/prayers for an excellent professor & person.

Ronald L. Caruana, MBA, PMP
Director of Administrative Systems
Office of Information Technology
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, Florida

Kristine Klinger

April 6, 2009

Thank you all for your kind words, prayers and thoughts. It means so much.

My dad was many things to many people, but to me he was a great dad. He taught me many things, like fishing and cooking and certainly to get good grades, as those of you who knew him as a professor can probably imagine. But the most import lesson he taught me was how important it is to live the life you want to live, not what someone else thinks it should be. I have a very fulfilling and happy life now because he encouraged me to just be me, whatever that was going to be. I miss him so much, but keep the best memories close to my heart. I know he would be very happy to know that so many of the people he knew and loved where sending their kind wishes to his family.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Doug Michael

March 31, 2009

Please accept my deepest condolences. I worked with Dick at Cayuga for over 20 years. He was a respected teacher and a trusted colleague. He was a good man and will be missed.

March 30, 2009

sorry to hear about your father. We worked together for over 30 years as members of the computer science department. He was a good man
Bill Barth

William Kukiela

March 30, 2009

Kris, sorry about the loss of your father. He will always be remembered as a great friend and neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lauren Patterson

March 28, 2009

Dear Betty,
I remember Dick as gentleman and a scholar, in Moravia, where you lived and taught English. Peace be with you and your family.

Barbara Charles Sinclair

March 28, 2009

I have had Mr. Klinger for several computer science class at CCC. He always picked on me especially when I one was one of Kristine's best friends.

My thoughts are out to you Kristine. Hope to get back touch with you.

Richard Thurston

March 27, 2009

Dear Kris and Family,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Rich & Theresa Thurston

Mary Driscoll-Heath

March 27, 2009

I too had Dick for a teacher in 1972 at ACC. He taught Computer Systems Analysis and Design. It was way over my head and he knew it and so did I. He understood I needed it to graduate and he helped me to understand the tough concepts. he gave me inspiration to keep trying. I passed the course as he worked with me to get thru it. I'll never forget that. My heart goes out to you and yours at this difficult time.

Tammy Thurston

March 27, 2009

Dear Kris-

So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I remeber him fondly from all of the sleepovers at your house. May God bless you during this time and always.

March 27, 2009

Kris,

So sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sandy Delaney Pine

Doreen Henry

March 27, 2009

Dear Betty and Kristine: Dick is home he is at peace. I think of you both ofter. Love and Prayers are with you and yours. Love to both:
Doreen Dec Henry

Jennifer Stevens /USCS Class of 1989

March 27, 2009

Dear Kristine,
Please except my condolences on the loss of your beloved father. God Bless.

Doug Gage

March 27, 2009

Mr. Klinger was, hands down, the toughest CS professor. His Systems Analysis class taught me so much. The one-question final exam was brutal, but when you finished it, you realized just how much he taught you. I'll never forget him.
God Bless.

Steve Donnelly

March 27, 2009

In the fall semester of 1965, I was 18, a freshman at Auburn CC and had Dick for Bus. Mgt. 103 on M/W/F at 3pm. Good teacher, good guy, gave me good advice as a business major. Im almost 62 now. Though I've had many teachers in my life, I stillremember Dick. May God be with him and yourselves, especially at this time.

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