Robert L. Klar

Robert L. Klar Died on August 1, 2010 following a lengthy illness. he was born in Buffalo, NY, April 4, 1934, the son of Eugene E. and Ruth N. Klar. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou; his son, James Scott (Judith); daughters, Debra Bond (Scot); Suzanne Johnson (Sam), and was predeceased by their son, Stephen in November, 1989. Surviving grandchildren include Lanson R. Klar (Cheryl); Bryan R. Klar; Benjamin S. Bond, Shelby N.; and Scarlett R. Johnson. Also surviving is his brother, Eugene E. Klar (Nancy), many nieces and nephews and a loving extended family. In 1944 Bob was one of many children afflicted with polio. The resulting disability for Bob, like hundreds of others, only served to make him a very determined and accomplished individual. Mr. Klar spent 40 years in the heating/ventilating and air conditioning field. He served as project manager for construction of an educational addition at First Congregational Church. He was honored when a portion of the new building was named the Robert L. Klar Education Wing. Memorial services will be held at 1:30pm Sunday, September 12 at the First Congregational Church of Long Beach, 241 Cedar Ave. We will cherish his memory forever.