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JOSEPH KLEINSTUBER Obituary
Father Joseph J. Kleinstuber (Age 86)
Known as "Father K", passed away peacefully at home on November 6, 2018. Born in Washington, DC on October 5, 1932 to the late H.C. Kleinstuber and Ellen Carey Kleinstuber, he is also preceded in death by siblings, Margaret Corbley and Jack Kleinstuber; niece, Maureen Corbley Splain; nephew, Michael Corbley; and great-niece, Jane Levey. Father K leaves behind to cherish his memory, nieces, Catherine Corbley Levey, Nancy Kleinstuber Carey, Suzanne Blake; and nephews, Kevin Corbley, Kevin Kleinstuber, Edward Kleinstuber and John Kleinstuber.Father K was a Major in the Air Force. A native of Washington, DC, he graduated from Gonzaga College High School, received a Bachelor's Degree from Georgetown University and Master's Degrees from George Washington University and Catholic University. He attended Seminary at St. Vincent's in Latrobe, PA. During his career, Father K served as Associate Pastor at St. Anthony's Parish in Washington, DC, St. Andrew Apostle in Silver Spring, MD, Pastor at St. Mary's Parish in Barnesville, MD and St. Mary's Bryantown in Bryantown, MD, where he retired in June 2008. He also served as Dean of Charles County, as a Confessor for the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters, Vice President of the Catholic Board of Education and as a Chaplain in the Civil Air Patrol. During his long career, Father K taught at St. Andrew's, St. Anthony's High School and 25 years at St. John's College High School.The family will receive friends on Friday, November 9, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a Vigil Mass starting at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Bryantown Catholic Church (13715 Notre Dame Place, Bryantown, MD); where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Father K's memory to St. Mary's Bryantown Catholic Church or Holy Ghost Church-Issue. Online condolences may be shared at www.arehartechols.com
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Janet Kleinstuber
December 17, 2020
Uncle Father Joe it’s been a while but I’ll never forget your presence at our family parties and reunions. You were always everyone’s favorite❤ And there was always a living room mass on Sunday mornings...my favorites were at Aunt Maryanne and Uncle Eddie’s...rest in peace and say hello in heaven to my mom, dad and John. Nanny and Paul. Aunt Marianne, Uncle Eddie and Stacey. Uncle Jack; my godfather. God bless
December 30, 2018
When we for the first time in over 50 years didn't hear from Father K at Christmas (in the 60's we called him Father Joe), I learned to my sorrow that he had passed last month. To me he was a softball and basketball coach, a mentor, fun, a friend and guide who got me over some pretty rough patches, the priest who married us and baptized our children, and who always, even 50 years later, was a spiritual guide and comforter. As my husband said, he was a faithful servant of God whom we will miss deeply. I send my deep condolences to his family at this sad time. He lived life to the fullest and left a superb legacy to all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Jacqueline Hare Fitch
Talitha Brown (Wood-Judy)
December 16, 2018
Rest in Peace Father K. I remember you well from my grade school days at St. Anthony's. I often think of you and your smiling face, energetically racing around from point A to point B. Our paths haven't crossed in years but I will always remember your kindness.
Anonymous Anonymous
November 12, 2018
Goodbye Joe, An old classmate from GONZAGA Class 2B 1948. You will probably not remember me so I will remain anonymous.
Mary Ann Dugan Zagar
November 11, 2018
On behalf of the Milford Avenue Dugans, we remember Father Joe with deep love. He came to our family as a neighbor and friend after the loss of our dad. This was before he became a priest. He was always there for Mary, Tee, Jay and Mary Ann. Through the years he was our family's priest and friend. God has a very special place in heaven for Father Joe. You are deeply loved.
Patrick Stefl
November 9, 2018
Rest in Peace Fr. K
Christopher Doherty
November 9, 2018
Rest in peace, Father K
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