Keith Kay Klinger

Keith Kay Klinger obituary

Keith Kay Klinger

Keith Klinger Obituary

Keith "Booie" Klinger, 77, passed away at home with loved ones by his side in Chesapeake, Virginia, on November 3, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Cindy Klinger; his parents, Kay and Marjorie Klinger; and his sister, Bonnie Derk.

He is survived by his stepchildren, Melissa Leake and Jesse Troutman; his step-grandchildren, Mya Leake, Jayde Hauck, and Olivia Troutman; and his sisters, Nancy Heim and Deborah Klinger.

Booie graduated from Mahanoy Joint High School and retired from Roadway Express. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, spending a year stationed in Korea. He loved spending time along the Susquehanna River and loved his pup frogs Duke and Pepper. Pappy Booie will be missed by all. At Booie's request, there will be no public service.
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