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Bruce W. Klonowski

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Bruce Klonowski Obituary

Bruce W. "Mr. K" Klonowski, 78, of Middlebury, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, Elkhart.

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Published by The Elkhart Truth on Mar. 11, 2026.

Memorial Events
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Mar

19

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home

1531 Cobblestone Boulevard, Elkhart, IN 46514

Mar

19

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home

1531 Cobblestone Boulevard, Elkhart, IN 46514

Mar

20

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11:00 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church

200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46514

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Cecelia D Miller

Earlier today

He was the assistant principal at Roosevelt school when I went there. He was a very nice man and I'm glad I knew him
Prayers for the family
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Frank and Jackie Hughes

Earlier today

We are so very sorry to hear of Bruce´s passing. Sad news. He was a legendary in the Elkhart school system and with the so many kids whose lives he touched. He was truly committed to their well being. Most of all he was a great human being.
Our sincere condolences go out to his entire family and his many, many friends.

Paula Dunning

Yesterday

Mr. K was a great person to teach children what it meant to be their best,how to be kind towards each other. Both of my son's(David,Elijah) were fortunate to have him in there lives. Thank you for your kindness.
Praying for you and your family. The Black family.

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Ben Pfaff

March 12, 2026

RIP Coach K
You influenced so many over the years and I am thankful to be one of your students at Pinewood. My deepest condolences to the family.

Rich Eppers

March 12, 2026

Bruce will be greatly missed. I can only describe Bruce as 'One Of A Kind'. He was fun to be around and you never knew what he was going to say. I coached with Bruce and he was a great person. He was the ultimate teacher, coach and referee. He always had that twinkle in his eye. Rest in peace Bruce!!

Connie Fulmer

March 12, 2026

Jane and family, my deepest sympathy to you.

Stephanie A Emmons

March 12, 2026

Mr. Klonowski was not only my elementary principal at Hawthorne, but also my children's principal. He was one of the most caring, gentle people I know, with all the children whose lives he touched through the years. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers go to his family...

Bob Frick

March 11, 2026

Great man and referee! Inspiring person from many years ago.

Rita Peat

March 11, 2026

Bruce was an excellent leader when I began my teaching career. He was firm, fair and then friendly with students. I am very thankful to have had him for a friend. Sending love to Jane, Jay, and Katie.

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