Name: Visitation for Thomas KLUGE Sr.
Start: 2014-07-07T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-07-08T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Ellinger-Kunz Funeral Home & Springfield Crematory

Thomas "Mick" Roger Kluge, Sr.

SPRINGFIELD, IL - Thomas "Mick" Roger Kluge, Sr., 75, died on Monday, June 30, 2014, at his residence.

Mick was born on July 1, 1938, in Springfield, the son of Herman and Irene Baggerly Kluge. He married Frances Mae Lakin in 1964 in Springfield and had celebrated 50 years of marriage.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked at various places doing auto body work. He then worked for CWL&P and was the manager in the auto body shop; he retired in 1999. He enjoyed watching wrestling and working on cars. He loved kids and went to Steak and Shake every day to get coffee.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael Lee Kluge Sr.; and seven brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Frances; daughter, Lisa (Scott) Reese of Springfield; two sons, Tommy Kluge of Springfield and Jimmy (Melanie) Kluge of Phoenix, Ariz.; three brothers, Don, Glenn and David; one sister, Nancy; six grandchildren, Jason, Kristy and Katie Kluge and Jacob, Joshua and Emily Kimmel; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2014, at Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at the funeral home with Pastor Books Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery where the Inter-Veterans Burial Detail will conduct honors.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home, 530 N. 5th St., Springfield, IL 62702, is in charge of arrangements.

Visit our online obituary at ellingerkunzfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The State Journal-Register from Jul. 3 to Jul. 4, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas KLUGE

15 Entries

Kristy Kluge

July 7, 2014

I love you grandpa! I know you're building cars in that big garage in the sky.

Midge

July 5, 2014

Mick was such a good man Fran loved him with her whole heart Ive known Fran and Mick for almost 30 yrs. Mick will be sadly missed.

Cindy Cubbage

July 4, 2014

I Love You Fran. I know how much you Love Your Mick. I am so sorry for your loss. Forever in my Heart. Cindy.

Donald and Melissa Kluge

July 4, 2014

Love you -Uncle Mickey

July 4, 2014

Fran Lisa and the Kluge Family so sorry w e cant be with all of you at this very sad time. We will pray for comfort for you Fran and know that we all thought a great deal of Micky. Always a smile on his face and a heart of gold. Your family in Florida. Pat & Lloyd Noyes Sr.

Robin Wells

July 4, 2014

A wonderful man! His spirit will live on through his family and friends??

American Heart Association

July 3, 2014

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

phyllis murphy

July 3, 2014

Fran, you and Mick were a team for a long, long time. Wonderful memories and the two of you were an amazing couple in your love and support of each other. I will never, never forget your kindness to me many years ago at Hope School. Blessings always to a special lady and friend.

Bud Spain

July 3, 2014

Micky was atrue friend We were coffee buddies for over 15 years I know theres a bunch of going to miss him. GOD Blessyou Mick and family too.

David Sheppard

July 3, 2014

Fran Kluge , n Family you have my deepest sympathy, n prayers of support on the loss of your beloved Husband n Father, you were always there for me at Hope back in the 80s, n i shall always be there for you now,for you n yours my dearest friend Fran, God Bless all of you!

Sarah McPeek

July 3, 2014

We were so very saddened to hear of Mick's passing. My son & I have lived across the street from Mick & his wife for almost 15 yrs. He was the first neighbor to greet us when we moved in. He would go on to be our neighborhood watch dog, looking out for us, even snow blowing our drive every winter. Mick's smile & wave will be greatly missed on Spring Street.

Sarah McPeek

July 3, 2014

I was so very saddened to hear of Mick's passing. My son & I have lived across the street from Mick for almost 15 yrs & he was the first neighbor to greet us when we moved in. He then became our neighborhood watch dog & looked out for us, including snow blowing our drive every winter. He said because he was retired, he needed something to do & he truly enjoyed doing it. We were very blessed to have been neighbors with Mick for so long & he will be greatly missed.

Tom Daley

July 3, 2014

I will miss Mickey. I met him when I was 17 many years ago as an apprentice body man at CWLP. He taught me many things and we became good friends both at and after work. He was truly a great talent and a good person. My heart goes out to Fran and all the family He will be missed

carlo&genny catalano

July 3, 2014

sorry to miss funeral home visitation out of town on vacation a good friend will be missed carlo

July 3, 2014

Mickey was a true friend. I have known him for many years, probably since we were kids. he will be missed. my sympathy for the family and my prayers are with you.jim lewis

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