John Frederick Klunk, 46, of McDaniel, died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013.
Born in Easton on June 21, 1966, he was the oldest child of James Klunk and Patricia McAndrew Klunk.
He was raised in the Catholic faith and attended Saints Peter and Paul for elementary school in Easton. He graduated from Cambridge South Dorchester High School in 1984. He attended Chesapeake and Catonsville Community Colleges for his masters license in HVAC.
He was employed by numerous heating and air conditioning companies before starting his own company, Klunk Heating and Air Conditioning Services. The company's motto was "If your system klinks or klanks call Klunk."
He enjoyed hunting with his friend Gunner, fishing, boating on the Choptank River, and watching the Orioles and the Baltimore Ravens.
On May 22, 2004, he married Sandy Kepler Van Reenan at Creekside in McDaniel. At that time, he became stepfather to Hunter Ann Van Reenan.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, stepdaugher and parents, are sisters Jodi Klunk Ongert; Julie Klunk Provan and husband Don, of Annapolis; and brother Jeff Klunk and wife Brandi, of Joplin, Mo.; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at St. Christopher's Catholic Church, 1861 Harbor Dr., Chester and from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday.
A funeral liturgy will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St Christopher's Catholic Church. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Hunter's college fund, c/o M&T Bank, 223 Glebe Road, Easton, Maryland 21601.
Arrangements were made by Ostrowski Funeral Home in St. Michaels.
Online condolences may be offered at www.hurleyostrowski.com.
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It's late June, 2013 and we just read about your loss. So very sorry -- we know how hard it is to accept the loss of a child. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Jackie and Ernie Ongert
June 26, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June 26, 2013
To the family of John Klunk, I will always remember John's infectious laugh, he would always make you smile.
Daniel Smith
February 15, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cindy Bodycomb
February 12, 2013
We were so sorry to hear about John. You are in our prayers.
Laura Thompson and Linda Aaron
February 6, 2013
Didnt know John but I am sorry for your loss...Im sure he is smiling down from Heaven with the Win for the Ravens last night. R.I.P
February 4, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
The Macko Family
Cindie Macko
February 3, 2013
Dear Klunk family! We will alway's remember John's engaging smile and open heart. He will be missed. Diane and Marty Klunk Fairfax Va.
February 3, 2013
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