MARK K. KLAUS

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MARK KLAUS Obituary

MARK K. KLAUS (Age 45)
On Tuesday, July 10, 2012 of Montgomery Village, MD. Beloved son of Ann B. Wexler and the late David J. Klaus; dear brother of Glenn M. Klaus and his wife Kim of Alexandria and loving uncle to Spencer and Finn. He is also survived by his grandfather, Perry Bollinger of Lacey, WA, two uncles, three aunts and numerous cousins. Mark was born in Pittsburgh, PA and lived in Italy for two years before moving to Bethesda when he was six. He graduated from Walt Whitman High School and Frostburg University. For the past ten years he worked at Trader Joe's in Gaithersburg where he developed many friendships with colleagues and customers. A Celebration of Mark's life will be held Wednesday, August 8 at 2 p.m. at Covenant United Methodist Church, 20301 Pleasant Ridge Drive, Montgomery Village, MD. In lieu of flowers please make contributions in Mark's memory to PLAN of Maryland-D.C., Suite 411, 604 S. Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 5, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for MARK KLAUS

3 Entries

Stephetra Anyaibe

July 31, 2021

Both of Us were so Excited about the Election of President Obama & the Inauguration!! I told Him going to look for the Newspaper to get as an Historic Time in History. Myself, His Former Classmate from Walt Whitman Ted & Family were going to Go My Subway/Metrorail to the Inauguration. I was able to obtain a Couple of Newspapers that used to Cost approximately $1.50 changing to $3.50 with individuals Selling for $25.00 & Up!! I knocked on Mark´s Door to Ask Did He want a Commemorative Newspaper for Me to give to Him? He insisted on giving Me the $3.50. I didn´t realize the Day of Inauguration with No Tickets to the Event, just wanted to be there having to Walk 18 Blocks with Detours in order to View on Jumbo Trons just Myself & Teddy with Both of Us wearing layers of clothing. I still ended up getting Hypothermia & not realizing precious cargo on Board Both of Us were so Excited about the Election of President Obama & the Inauguration!! I told Him going to look for the Newspaper to get as an Historic Time in History. Myself, His Former Classmate from Walt Whitman Ted & Family were going to Go My Subway/Metrorail to the Inauguration. I was able to obtain a Couple of Newspapers that used to Cost approximately $1.50 changing to $3.50 with individuals Selling for $25.00 & Up!! I knocked on Mark´s Door to Ask Did He want a Commemorative Newspaper for Me to give to Him? He insisted on giving Me the $3.50. I didn´t realize the Day of Inauguration with No Tickets to the Event, just wanted to be there having to Walk 18 Blocks with Detours in order to View on Jumbo Trons just Myself & Teddy with Both of Us wearing layers of clothing. I still ended up getting Hypothermia & not realizing precious cargo on Board expecting My First Child Naiyah!! I wasn´t feeling well from being outside for many hours in the Blustery Cold. I saw a Red Cross Tent treated for condition of cold exposure with a foil looking blanket & hot cocoa or tea Couple of Times. I went Back Out to the Electrically Charged Excitement, Kindness Towards Others & Courteous Manners, Smiles, Laughter. When possible I told Mark My Experience & asked if He Watched on the Special Report & Myself DVR´ing. He Surprised Me by giving a Commemorative Pic of President Obama´s Historic Inauguration Next to First Lady Michelle Obama & Family as a Gift that I Cherish to this Day. He showed Me His Collection of President´s Pictures in His Condo with signatures. My Family would come over at times to Hang Out with Him Naiyah´s Dad to Watch TV or Listen to His Surround Sound Movies maybe even Gaming. Mark would tell Me about the Concerts He attended with His Experiences of His Favorite Artists. He would ask about My Infant Baby a Naiyah in which I let Him Meet Her. He asked about Naiyah & Me All the Time. I Greatly Appreciated His Sweet Kindness. He loved His Job at Trader Joe´s even though it was Work.... I can Imagine the Trader Joe´s Missed His Presence there too. He talked about His Mother All the Time with Different Emotions & Family when asked if any Siblings. He touched Our Hearts & I am so Grateful He expressed His Feelings for My Family as Neighbor Friends. Sending Comforting Hugs expecting My First Child Naiyah!! I called Naiyah My Inauguration Baby!!! She was due Early Fall. I wasn´t feeling well from being outside for many hours in the Blustery Cold. I saw a Red Cross Tent treated for condition of cold exposure with a foil looking blanket & hot cocoa or tea Couple of Times. I went Back Out to the Electrically Charged Excitement, Kindness Towards Others & Courteous Manners, Smiles, Laughter. When possible I told Mark My Experience & asked if He Watched on the Special Report & Myself DVR´ing. Later On, He Surprised Me by giving a Commemorative Pic of President Obama´s Historic Inauguration Next to First Lady Michelle Obama & Family as a Gift that I Cherish to this Day. He showed Me His Collection of President´s Pictures in His Condo with signatures. My Family would come over at times to Hang Out with Him Naiyah´s Dad to Watch TV or Listen to His Surround Sound Movies maybe even Gaming. Mark would tell Me about the Concerts He attended with His Experiences of His Favorite Artists. He would ask about My Infant Baby a Naiyah in which I let Him Meet Her. He asked about Naiyah & Me All the Time. I Greatly Appreciated His Sweet Kindness. He loved His Job at Trader Joe´s even though it was Work.... I can Imagine the Trader Joe´s Missed His Presence there too. He talked about His Mother All the Time with Different Emotions & Family when asked if any Siblings. He touched Our Hearts & I am so Grateful He expressed His Feelings for My Family as Neighbor Friends. Sending Comforting Hugs

Martha Pien

August 6, 2012

Dear Ann and Family:

My deepest sympathy to you all. Hope it helps a bit to know so many are holding you in their hearts.

Martha

STEPHETRA ANYAIBE

August 6, 2012

Prayers for your Family. My Good Sweet Neighbor has passed away.... (Normandie on the Lake 9914 Walker House Rd. #5)Years ago He caught Fire in the Kitchen Condo beneath Me... I heard His Screams. I called Paramedics not knowing the reason. He was Severely Injured Air Lifted to Burn Unit & Comatose several weeks. I contacted the Condo Assoc. b/c Family not listed which they contacted His Mother. He Survived the unfortunate incident. His Mother & Mark always proclaimed that I Saved His Life. Also thankful that I sent word to get to Him on Time in a Critical Moment. For Years... I just did the good neighborly thing to do for him. We were Good Neighbors to each other holding papers, mail, packages & exchanging cards with good sentiments. We Shared Special Moments talking about His Fave Concerts & My Dad did Repairs or Fixed Things For Him in His Home. My Last Memory was His Sweet Loving Card to Me about being So Devastated about Me Moving...Who would look out for Him. Look after His Condo when on Vacation. He is gone to soon.... He went to School with My Best Friend Walter Kamprad Teddy Bear & a few Neighbors the Cohen Twin Brothers closeby. He will certainly be Missed by Me & My Family. Pray that the Sorrow of His Passing does not Stay with Me for a Long Period. For Me to Keep the Good Memories of Him.

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