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Frank Klaene

1947 - 2016

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1947

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2016

Frank Klaene Obituary

Name: Mass of Christian Burial for Frank Klaene
Start: 2016-01-21T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Mother of God Church

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 19, 2016.

KLAENE

Frank "Jeep" Klaene Jr., 68, of Union, KY, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Hospice. Frank recently retired after serving for many years as the Executive Vice President of F.N. Sheppard & Co. He served in the U.S. Navy Reserve, as chairman of the Mineola Industrial Park Association and president of NIBA-The Belting Association, and most recently as a spinning instructor at Five Seasons Sports Club, where he had been an active member since its opening. Frank is survived by his wife of 46 years, Susan Klaene (née Lahner); children: Erin Manning (Michael), Kristian Klaene (Mary Ann), and Collin Soper (Harold); grandchildren: Elsa Klaene, Will Klaene, Sydney Manning, Andrew Manning, and two grandchildren joyfully anticipated in May; mother Sylvia Klaene Salzman; sister Linda Fookes (Gary); brother Mark Klaene (Zita); and step-brother Jamie Salzman. His father, Frank "Tank" Klaene Sr., and his step-father, Charles Salzman, preceded him in death. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Mother of God Church in Covington, KY, on Thursday, January 21, 2016, at 12:05 p.m. A eulogy will be offered before the Mass at 11:45 a.m. A reception will be held at Linnemann Event Center, in Burlington, KY, following the Mass. Interment will be at Mother of God Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Elizabeth Hospice, 483 South Loop Rd., Edgewood, KY 41017, or Ronald McDonald House, 350 Erkenbrecher Ave. Cincinnati, OH, 45229. Online condolences may be made at www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com

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February 17, 2016

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Tribby Warfield

February 17, 2016

I miss him everyday...Frank was a kind and loving person and a wonderful friend to many people. He was one of a kind and my heart felt condolences to Sue and the family. I was truly blessed by our friendship.

Deliana Lacayo

February 1, 2016

Sue, my love and prayers are with you!!

Terry Elkins

January 22, 2016

I just received notification of Frank's death. My condolences to your family. Frank was a good friend and a consummate professional. He was one on my mentors. He will be sorely missed...

Angela Donisi

January 21, 2016

As I mourn the passing of my dear friend Frank, I am extremely grateful to have enjoyed and benefitted from his friendship. He was my running partner for almost 20 years but in reality, he was actually like a second father. Even though I won't hear him say, "hey partner", "how's my buddy", "same place same time next week", "I think we deserve a coffee after that run", "OK Ang, our two goals are to not fall and to finish", or check in with me if we went more than a couple of weeks without touching base with each other, I know that his guiding hand will be on my shoulder forever. I looked up to him in so many ways. Frank had so many blessings and he knew it. He cherished his family and spoke of each one of them on every run. I'll remember Frank as happy, positive, supportive, compassionate, thoughtful, fun, competitive, dedicated, smart, and someone who loved life. In my mind it's still a tragedy that Frank was taken from us. I miss him and will continue to, but I have faith. My deepest condolences to Sue, mom, Erin, Mike, Kristian, Mary Ann, Collin, Harold, grandchildren, and the rest of his beautiful family.

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Raleigh & JoAnn Cundiff

January 20, 2016

Sylvia, and Family, our love and prayers are with each of you at this time.

January 20, 2016

My heart breaks for you Sue and your beautiful family. Frank was a real jewel. All who met him were blessed to be around him. Always smiling and thoughtful. He will be greatly missed by all. Treasure his memories and he will continue give you happiness. With Love, Sheila Brown

Jim & Brenda Egan

January 19, 2016

So sorry to hear of Frank's passing. As a former neighbor in Edgewood we often crossed paths. He was a gentleman to be sure! Our heartfelt sympathy to the family!

Jeff Kordenbrock

January 19, 2016

I've known Jeep since we grew up together on Highland Avenue. I am about 8 years younger and I always remember him through out the years as one of the nicest people I have ever known. He was a very kind person ! I saw him about a year ago. Can't believe it. He will be missed.

Joe Steffy

January 18, 2016

Today my wife discovered the bad news on face book.
I was looking forward to getting togather with Frank some time soon. Sadly that isn't possible.
Frank was a friend for a long time, he helped us out @ P&G many times with all his expertise . He was a welcome sight at all locations during start-ups & development projects.
I thought of Frank as a great friend, and I along with many others will miss him.
He was special .

Nancy and Bill Stiefvater

January 18, 2016

Our words cannot fully express the sorrow we feel after learning about Frank. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to his dear and loving wife Sue and his precious children and grandchildren. Frank was a wonderful man whose family was everything to him. May you ever treasure the wonderful times you had. Rest in peace "Jeep."

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