William R. Klinger

William R. Klinger obituary, Chagrin Falls, OH

William R. Klinger

William Klinger Obituary

Visit the St. John Funeral Home - Bainbridge website to view the full obituary.

William “Bill” Klinger, age 95, passed away on October 17, 2025. He was a long-time resident of Bainbridge Township and retired from Master Builders. Bill was a proud Army veteran who served with honor in the Korean War. He had a passion for collecting World War Two aircraft models and was a member of the Confederate Air Force which helped to restore World War Two Aircrafts. Bill enjoyed reading, bowling, and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his previous wife Marilyn; and his daughter Beth Polevoi (Barry). Bill is survived by his wife Marsha; son Mark (Paula); step-daughters Andrea Lynn Maloni (Jason), Kelly Ann Hedberg (Matt Resler); four grandchildren and five step-grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are welcome on Tuesday October 21, 2025 from 4-8pm at St. John Funeral Home, 16381 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township, OH 44023. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday October 22, 2025 at 10:30am at the Church of the Holy Angels, 18205 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township, OH 44023. Burial to follow at Crown Hill Cemetery, Twinsburg, OH.

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St. John Funeral Home - Bainbridge

16381 Chillicothe Rd., Bainbridge Twp, OH 44023

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