Photo courtesy of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Lincoln Park
Mar 17, 1939 - Sep 29, 2024
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Philip and Melissa Beleski
October 03, 2024 | Novi, MI
Our most sincere condolences to Rose Marie & the Klavon family ! Pat & Gloria Tardiff
Gloria Tardiff
October 02, 2024 | Grosse Ile, MI | Friend
Dear Klavon Family,
Michael is in the prayers of the Capuchin friars and we are sad for your loss. We are truly grateful that Michael has remembered the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in his memorial. May God's peace comfort the Klavon family at this time.
Br. Brenton Ertel
October 02, 2024 | Detroit, MI
Dear Klavon family,
May Mike’s memory be a blessing to you all! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult timeHe was a wonderful, kind and giving human being, very devout to his faith, and he lived it everyday. He will definitely be missed! May God rest his soul! He loved our family and our girls in particular. He was a great neighbor as well! We thank him from the bottom of our hearts! Rest in peace Mike! We will always remember you! ❤
Al and Rosalba La Rosa
October 01, 2024 | Wyandotte, MI | Friend
Michael J. Klavon passed away on September 29, 2024, at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Rose Marie, preceded in death by his first wife, Jean. Dear father of Mark (Robin), Matthew (the late Lori), and Michael (Gina) and stepfather of Nick and the late Joseph Meconi. Proudest grandfather of Kristin, Sarah, Amanda (Jake) Smith, Kari, Jarod (Anastasia), Aubrey, Christopher, Gianna, and Dominik. Mike's first great-granddaughter is due in December. Brother of Margot Liba (O'Connor), David T. Klavon. He is preceded in death by his brothers Karl, Frank, and Tom.
Michael was a devout Catholic and his faith was of importance in his life. He could often be found volunteering and ushering at the church and bringing communion to assisted living residents. Mike also served in the Knights of Columbus 1802 in Wyandotte for years; he even had his 3 sons join once they turned 18.
Mike proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and spent some time stationed in Germany. He is a member of the American Legion and VFW.
Mike enjoyed bowling and golfing. He also loved taking part in his children and grandchildrens' sporting events. Although he worked midnights full time for 40 years, he rarely missed a game. He also spent some time coaching baseball and hockey.
Mike had a mind for the mechanical. He could tinker and learn how to fix things. He also learned trades very quickly. He basically taught himself how to work and sew leather and reupholstered his '62 Thunderbird. He also had a gift to patiently teach those skills to those wanting to learn.
He and Rose Marie enjoyed their time together, traveling often to Florida and Tennessee.
In just a few words, his family described him as caring, friend, teacher, and mentor.
A visitation will be held at the Lincoln Park location of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2-9pm. A Knights of Columbus rosary will be said at 7pm. Funeral Mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Wyandotte on Friday, Oct. 4, at 10am. Gathering at the church begins at 9:30am.
Interment at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery with military honors.
Memorial donations in Mike's honor are appreciated to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen (https://www.cskdetroit.org/ways_to_give/donations/ )and E.W.T.N. (https://missions.ewtn.com/donation/love-and-understanding/)
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