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1932
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2020
Harry Klitzner Obituary
, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 with his beloved wife Ann by his side. He was born on September 26, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Isadore "Charles" and Margaret Klitzner.Harry grew up an only child in Chicago. His father was a vaudeville comic who performed under the stage name "Charlie Country." His mother, Margaret, was a stage dancer and performed in vaudeville reviews. One of his earliest memories was being on stage as part of his father's act, and he certainly inherited his father's sense of humor. He enjoyed a good joke and always looked for the funny aspect of any situation. In his youth he loved playing hockey and was a lifelong Chicago sports fan. Harry also developed a love of music, specifically jazz. He and his friends would go to the hangouts in Chicago to listen to the local sounds. In 1954, Harry was introduced to the love of his life, Ann Gibson. They were dating, and when Harry found out that he was going to be transferred to Santa Barbara, he knew this was the time to propose. Lucky for him, she said "Yes"! He moved out west, but drove back shortly thereafter to marry Ann in 1956. They drove to California for their honeymoon and made the west coast their home.Harry earned his degree in electrical engineering and went on to serve in the army reserves from 1957 to 1959 as an electronics specialist. During his career with Raytheon, and then Ford Aerospace, he was a program manager and spent most of his time in the Newport Beach facility working on advanced military projects. After retiring, Harry did some consulting work but mostly enjoyed doting on his cherished grandchildren, playing golf, and sharing a meal and glass of wine with family and friends.Harry will be missed by his wife of 63 years Ann; son Erik Klitzner (Kathy), of
Santa Ana
, CA, grandson Kyle of San Francisco, CA, granddaughter Kelly of Irvine, CA; son Kurt Klitzner (Janet) and grandsons Brennan, Keaton, Kade and Drew of San Diego, CA; son Todd Klitzner (Elise) and grandsons Jude, Rhys and Graham of Costa Mesa, CA, and many other cherished extended family. He was a devout Christian and a member of Newport Harbor and King of Glory Lutheran Churches. Due to Covid-19 there will be no services. Please visit https://www.gatheringus.com/memorial/harry-norman-klitzner/4602 to view and share thoughts and stories about Harry that are special to you. Please read the "Welcome to Harry Klitzner's Memorial" message to the right of their picture for information on using this site.
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ray kopetz
June 27, 2021
so long harry old friend. let's meet again to talk about our staggers down Rush street and the friends we had: art locke,tom franklin,don finn,joy kallio et al. i'm truly sorry fate decided i was not to stay in LA so we could still stay buddies.RIP pal.
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Don Sloper
August 16, 2020
I knew Harry mainly as a golfing buddy. Our foursome, consisting of myself, Don Sloper, Zac Sham, and Bob Hilchey, played every week at Costa Mesa Country Club. We became good friends. He was a very good golfer. I never came close to beating him. I didn't know him then, but in his prime years he had a single digit handicap. Of course, being a good golfer was only one of Harry's many life accomplishments. He was a good man in every sense of the word. I admired him greatly. I will miss him tremendously, and will never forget him. He was the most knowledgeable person I ever knew. In the few disagreements we had, I knew I was beaten going in. Way to go Harry ! Where ever you are, hit 'm straight down the middle. !
Don Sloper
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