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Michael Klabunde Obituary

KLABUNDE Michael Udo Klabunde, age 50, beloved son, brother and uncle, passed away peacefully Monday, October 22, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Graduate of Whitehall-Yearling High School and Dennison University. Longtime member of The Germania Club. Survived by parents, Udo and Thea; sisters, Anita (Brent) Combs, Karin (Bart) Browning; brother, Steven (Regina); a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Family and friends will be received Saturday, December 1, 2012 at The Germania Club, 543 S. Front St., Columbus, OH 43215 from 1-4 p.m. for a celebration of life honoring Michael. Memorial contributions may be made to Kobacker House in Michael's name. Arrangements under the care of the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI Funeral Home, (614) 444-1185. To sign and view the on-line register, visit www.MaederQuintTiberi.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2012.

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Jim Taubken

November 29, 2022

Its been 10 years since you left us. I miss you all the time. I still use that coffee mug you gave me the last Christmas I saw you. From time to time I feel your spirit energy. Its always a great thing. RIP my dear Michael. Love you always, Jim Taubken

Kathy Frank

October 17, 2019

Mike was the best study buddy! We would meet at the library often when we had book reports to do. He was an amazing friend and he will not be forgotten.

James George

May 25, 2013

God bless you Mike. I was glad I got to see you at the High School reunion. May you remain forever in the light of God's love.

Kathy Pataki-Frank

April 25, 2013

I just learned of Mike's passing today. I went to school with Mike from 6th grade until we moved the summer after my sophomore year. What a great friend he was. He was always so kind to me.

Pam O'Neil

December 3, 2012

Karen
I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Val Holz

November 26, 2012

Karin & Bart - just heard about Michael's passing. Sincere condolences; prayers for you and your family.

Lori K

November 17, 2012

Love You...

*Ty and Nikkole Yates/Thompson

October 31, 2012

We will ALWAYS love you Michael Udo Klabunde and may our prayers help your family and friends through these rough times.

Ralph Herbert

October 31, 2012

My prayers to the entire family. Michael was surely special and will be missed a ton!

Dorothy Rooker Bates

October 29, 2012

Dear Klabunde Family,
My condolences on the passing of Mike. May the love of friends and family give you comfort during this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
The Rooker Family

October 28, 2012

Thea und Udo,
unser herzliches Beileid zum Tode Eure lieben Sohnes Michael
Otto und Karin Kasten

October 26, 2012

Michael was special person to us all at Germania and will be greatly missed by both of us, very much so. In deepest sympathy and love, Mike and Sue Oskins

Trixie Lemaster

October 26, 2012

My thoughts and prayers to Michael's family. Mike you will be missed, my friend.

Cathy Crawford-Doone

October 26, 2012

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I have found memories of Michael growing up. He was always such a fun loving person. Cathy Crawford Doone

Leo und Wallie Hocke

October 26, 2012

Es tut uns leid, und herzliche Anteilnahme zum Verlust Eures lieben Sohnes.
Wallie und Leo

Mike with Mom and Dad at Bill & Erika Kober's 60th Wedding Anniversary Party - Nov 2010

Herb Kober

October 25, 2012

Uschi Roberts

October 25, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.*Uschi and Jim Roberts,Townsend,TN

Sara and David (Rathburn) Yourkvitch

October 24, 2012

Sorry for your loss - will always remember the days with Mike in the Kinderchor.

Paul Knoblauch

October 24, 2012

My heart goes out to the family of one of my oldest friends. Michael, you will truly be missed.

The Class of 1980

Sandy Fletcher-Taylor

October 24, 2012

I will truly miss Mike. We went to school together and at our last reunion we had a great time catching up. The Class of '80 lost a great friend. So very sorry for your loss.

Pat Kluesener

October 24, 2012

My prayers and thoughts are with you Thea and Udo and your family. May God bless all of you in this very sad time.I remember the friendship we had when my children and I lived on Chandler Ave. Pat Kluesener

yvonne frantz (schwab)

October 24, 2012

Michael, my heart is breaking for such a huge loss. we may not have seen each other often but you have always been so close in my heart. 40+ years of friendship and love between us will be something I will always cherish. All my thoughts and prayrs are with you and your family and the countless friends who will miss you.Love you !!!

Michael Klabunde at Gatsby's for our class reunion. You will be miss. RIP Michael.

Trixie Lemaster

October 24, 2012

Marianne Loso

October 24, 2012

Much love to all of you in Columbus!
xoxo, Marianne

October 24, 2012

To All the Klabunde Family, My heart goes out to all of you during this loss. Mike was like a brother to me when we were singers together. It was nice seeing him years later, as if the years had not passed. Such a great person to have known. My prayers are with all of you during this time. I know he will always be in our hearts and always feel his love in your hearts. He was truly a wonderful person. God bless you all,
Cathie Hendricksen Malone

Amy LaCorte

October 24, 2012

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Sheila Riffle ( Rigsby)

October 24, 2012

So sorry to lose a childhood friend...sadly missed...love you Michael Rip

Paula "Kasinecz" Vagnier

October 24, 2012

Very sorry to hear about Mike - so enjoyed talking with him at our class reunion. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!

Cyndi (Sue) Kluesener

October 24, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about Michael's passing. We had such a great time together growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family

Sherry Kelley-Pitts-Willey

October 24, 2012

I went to school and worked at Pier One Imports with Mike. We had a lot of fun times together. He always made me laugh. He also did the wedding pictures for my first husband and I. I will always remember him. RIP Mike.

Scott Harrison

October 24, 2012

I remembered him as a great kid, only a couple years behind me in school. He passed too early. My thoughts are with his family.

October 24, 2012

So sad to hear of this loss. I went to school with Mike. He was always such a sweet guy. God Bless him. Beverly Bowen

July 2010

Jackie Furr McKee

October 24, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mike. I wish i could have said goodbye. He was a very dear friend of mine. I have such great memories of him growing up on Chandler he was one of my very best friends. I will miss him very much. You will always live in my heart Mike.... i love you Jackie

October 24, 2012

My heart aches for his family and friends. I went to school with Mike. My fondest memories are from those wonderful years. He will be remembered and missed, greatly. This is so sad..I am so sorry! God bless and keep you all. Deb Foster

William Hoover

October 23, 2012

Michael...I will always remember the good times shared while singing in the Columbus Kinderchor and Jugendchor (Columbus Maennerchor) and at the Germania. Rest in peace. Yours in Christ Bill Hoover and family (Lisa Hoover and Carol Hoover).

John Browning

October 23, 2012

Miss you Michael. Shared many fun times playing board games with you at family gatherings. My heart goes out to all the Klabundes.

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