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Arnold Klaiber Obituary
87 of Sugarcreek died Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Walnut Hills Nursing Home following a six month illness. He was born July 26, 1927 in Buffalo, New York to the late Herbert and Helen (Dailey) Klaiber. He graduated from Kenmore High School in 1945, Heidelberg College at Tiffin, Ohio in 1951, Eden Theological Seminary at St. Louis, Missouri in 1954 and was ordained as Minister in 1954. He serviced as Pastor of the First United Church of Christ in Sugarcreek for 33 years before retiring in 1992 and has remained a member of the church. He was a member of the Eastern Ohio Association of United Church of Christ in Canton and served twice as Intrim Association Minister, was a member of the Garaway School Board for 13 years, member of the Sugarcreek Rotary for 50 years; having served twice as president and was chairman of the chicken barbecue for many years, was awarded the Sugarcreek Friend of the Arts Award and was an Honorary Candle Lighter, was chairman of the building committee for the Tuscarawas County Sr. Center and fundraising chairman of the Garaway Belden Center. He was awarded the Garaway Distinguished Citizen Award in 2011, the Garaway Friend of Education Award, Sugarcreek Founding Fathers in 2014, was honored into Tuscarawas County Sr. Citizens Hall of Fame in 2014 and given the Zeisberger-Hecheweldor Award. He enjoyed golfing and following all the Garaway School and Sporting events.
He is survived by his wife, the former Anna Belle McVitty whom he married on June 21, 1952; his children Mark (Esther) Klaiber of Sugarcreek, Philip (Ellen) Klaiber of Chagrin Falls, Nancy (Keith) Troyer and John (Tammy) Klaiber both of Sugarcreek; 10 grandchildren Clint (Lisa) Troyer, Emily (LW) Beckley, Craig (Kaitlin) Miller, Kyle (Michelle) Miller, Luke (Mandy) Klaiber, Sam Troyer, Kayla (Kevin) North, Matthew Klaiber, Kelsey Klaiber and Makenna Klaiber; three great grandchildren Lexi Troyer, Chett Troyer and Will Beckley; his sister Carol Grace of Sunset Beach, NC; and his two brothers Morton Klaiber of Westerville and Harold Klaiber of Waterville, Maine.
Cremation has taken place and Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 4 p.m. at the First United Church of Christ in Sugarcreek with Rev. Eric Rummel officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday 4-7 p.m. at the First United Church of Christ at Sugarcreek. Arrangements are being handled by Smith-Varns Funeral Home at Sugarcreek. Memorials may be made to the First United Church of Christ at Sugarcreek or to The Dunkirk Conference Center. For those unable to attend please visit the funeral home's website to share a memory and sign the guest register.
Smith-Varns
3330-852-2141
www.smithfuneral.com
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Anne McKarns
June 18, 2015
The gift of listening was shared with me on many occasions by Arnie. Prayers and grace to his family.
Gordon and Sandy Gerber
June 14, 2015
Even though we have been gone from Sugarcreek for many years, Arnie never forgot our names when we returned, and always had a smile and a recollection of family. He officiated at our wedding in 1962. What an inspiration!
Lori Dixon
June 13, 2015
Uncle Arnie was always so loving and welcoming to the Dixon family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sugarcreek Klaibers.
Lori Dixon
June 13, 2015
Uncle Arnie was always so loving and welcoming to the Dixon family. Our thought and prayers are with the Sugarcreek Klaibers.
Kelly A Klaiber
June 12, 2015
A wonderful brother, uncle, father and friend. I am blessed to have known you Uncle Arnie and will greatly miss you! Sending healing thoughts to the entire Klaber family.
Karen Grace
June 12, 2015
Arnie, you touched the life of every person you met and were an example of love , kindness and gentleness of spirit. I can only imagine that you have been welcomed home with a " well done my good and faithful servant". My love to the family.
Beverly Patt
June 12, 2015
My heart was saddened by this news but know that he's with his Father now for sure.
John & Judy Stingel
June 12, 2015
Dear families of Rev. Klaiber,
Our thoughts and Prayers are sent with deepest Sympathy.
He will be missed by all that knew him.
Marcia Klaiber
June 12, 2015
Such a great example of how to live one's life. He led his family and extended family by example and I will miss him very much. He "deserves" this time to rest in peace.
Jennifer and Bob Kohler
June 12, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Klaiber family. Reverend Klaiber was a wonderful man, always walking in strong faith and God's love. We will sincerely miss him.
Kate Hastings
June 12, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to all. Uncle Arnie you are deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Thank you for showing us everyday a shining example of what this life is all about. May angels lead you in.
Kelly Klaiber
June 12, 2015
My love, thoughts and prayers to the entire Klaiber family for the loss of Uncle Arnie. He will be missed by so many, who love him dearly.
Becky Wolf
June 12, 2015
My sympathies to the entire Klaiber family. Rev. Klaiber was a wonderful person who made a huge impact on many lives, my own included. I was Blessed to know him.
Lisa Lint Dague
June 12, 2015
sending prayers for the family, he was a great minister
Jim and Patty Lane
June 12, 2015
Our sympathy to all the family. We will always cherish our time spent with him on the bowling league at Sugarcreek. He was always an encourager when we had a bad night! May God give you peace through this time of grief.
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