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Michael Klaker Obituary
Feb 8, 1946 - Jul 15, 2025
Michael (Mike) George Klaker, 79, of Valparaiso, Indiana passed away on July 15, 2025. He was born in Gary IN on February 8, 1946 to the late Frank and Stella Marie (nee Karbowski) Klaker.
He graduated from Andrean High School in 1964, drafted into the Army in 1966 and served in Vietnam. He was a retired ironworker with the Local 395 Ironworkers Union.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents and his older brother, Edmund V. Klaker.
He is survived by wife, Ramona (nee Stec) Klaker; children, Amy Milne, Daniel (Beth) Klaker, Sara (Klaker) Paceley; grandchildren, Elaine, Savanna, Griffin, James, Emily, Victoria, and Drew; sister, Janet (James) Morrone
A visitation will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Dykes Funeral Home, 2305 N. Campbell St., Valparaiso IN with a Funeral Service immediately following at 6:00 pm.
Arrangements made by Dykes Funeral Home, Inc., Valparaiso IN, (219) 462-3125.
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Sgt. Stryker -Ret.
July 21, 2025
A Hearty Salute Soldier. Hoping ALL will remember You.
linda
July 20, 2025
Mike was my across the street neighbor for many years. He was a good and friendly neighbor. He would bring me homemade egg rolls that were fantastic!
will see you on the other side Mike.
Charlie Fraley
July 18, 2025
Mike was a good friend, he and I had dome crazy adventures together in high school and after we both returned from Vietnam. Another friend, Bob Nadolski, and I would get drunk and call Mike at 2 or 3 in the morning and wake him up with some crazy conversations. He was a great guy and I´ll miss him.
Rest in Peace Mike
Joe Crawford
July 18, 2025
Friends since grade school with Mike. Worked at St Mark's with him and lots of fond memories. Always admired how he "stepped up " when his dad passed and did so much to help around the house. RIP, Mike!
Jim Flynn
July 18, 2025
Mike was a good friend and a good man. Rest in peace my friend.
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