Ralph-Klawiter-Obituary

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Ralph Jean Klawiter

Flint, Michigan

Aug 7, 1933 – Apr 24, 2020 (Age 86)

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BORN
August 7, 1933
DIED
April 24, 2020
AGE
86
LOCATION
Flint, Michigan

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Swartz Funeral Home - Flint Obituary

KLAWITER, Ralph Jean – OF Frankenmuth, age 86, died Friday, April 24, 2020 at Covenant HealthCare.


Cremation has taken place.


Ralph was born in Jension, Michigan on August 7, 1933, the son of the late Carl and Claudia (Hoag) Klawiter.


Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Dolores (Young) Klawiter;


children, Debra (Lawrence) Yonish, Gary (Kay) Soentgen and Charles (Wendy) Soentgen;


20 grandchildren;


17 great-grandchildren;


many nieces, nephews and friends;


siblings, Art Walter, Leo, Joyce, Judy and Elmer.


He was preceded in death his  son and daughter, Thomas and Patricia Soentgen; siblings, Lois, Jerry, Rudolph, Jack, Suzie, Lucille and Tom Klawiter.


 

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Uncle Ralph - Thank you for taking my sisters and brothers to Sunday School or playing softball in the cow pastures or riding your scooter. You taught us, we didn't quit playing ball after we batted, but before. We have so many fond memories of you being a big part of our lives. Thank you for being a great uncle. Love your niece, Joan.

Thank You for taking care of Uncle Ralph, He is a great man. We didn't see a lot of him and his busy family. But always enjoyed the time when we could get together. I remember most the Sundays we sent at the farm. He would give all us kids rides down the lane on his scooter, or teaching us how to jump on a pogo stick. Then there was aways a volleyball or soft ball game happen. He took time for us all. A very tender hearted uncle. Happy Heavenly Forever. A.K.A Uncle Jug. Love your niece Sue...

Gary, I'm so sorry for your loss. My step Dad Was a big part of our lives as well. There is a special place in heaven for step parents. God bless, my friend. Christine and Richard Johnston

I will never forget your smile, quiet jokes about grandma, the smell of your work clothes, you yelling "go rams" or you picking me up for the weekend. I love all the time I was able to spend with you when I was young. I love you more than you will ever know.