David L KLIMEK

3 SEP 1960 - 27 APR 2009

• BIRTH: 3 SEP 1960, South Bend, IN
• BURIAL: St Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, IN
• DEATH: 27 APR 2009, South Bend, IN

• MARRIAGE: 9 AUG 2002, St Joseph County, IN

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[N7800] Birth: Sep. 3, 1960
South Bend
St. Joseph County
Indiana, USA
Death: Apr. 27, 2009
South Bend
St. Joseph County
Indiana, USA

David L. Klimek
Sept. 3, 1960 - April 27, 2009
SOUTH BEND - David L. Klimek, of 18631 Comanche Drive, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 27th in his mother's home. He was born Sept. 3, 1960 in South Bend to the late Louis Klimek and surviving Josephine Klimek, along with a sister, Darlene. On August 9, 2002, he married his soul mate, Karen R. Virgil who survives along with four stepchildren, Kelsey, Connor, Chayce and Cole Castle. Also surviving is a son, Christopher J. Klimek (Annette Dresbach) of South Bend. Dave helped coach his son's baseball, football and Irish Youth Hockey Teams. Dave was a devoted husband, loving father and son. One of Dave's greatest joy's was helping Chris hand build a Rumley Oil Pull which took Grand Champion, in the 4-H Fair. Dave loved Notre Dame, was a lifetime member of Little Flower Catholic Church, Elks Lodge, Knights of Columbus and Howard Township Conservation Club. Funeral services will be held at Little Flower Catholic Church today, May 1, 2009 with visitation from 10 to 11 and Mass at 11 a.m. Burial will be at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Cemetery, Granger. Luncheon will take place after burial at Little Flower Catholic Church. The Serenity Prayer God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will; That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him Forever in the next. Amen.

David L. Klimek
Sept. 3, 1960 - April 27, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Mr. David L. Klimek, 48, of South Bend, passed away Monday evening. Mr. Klimek was born on September 3, 1960 in South Bend to Louis and Josephine Klimek. He earned a BS from Indiana University and had attended graduate studies at the University of Notre Dame. David was employed for many years as a Mechanical Engineer. He is survived by his mother, sister and brother-in-law, his wife and son, age 15. He was preceded in death by his father Louis Klimek who was a decorated WWII Navy Veteran. He was an active and dedicated lifetime member of Little Flower Catholic Church. Mr. Klimek was a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Santa Maria Council # 553, he was also a member of BPO of Elks Lodge # 235. David was active in coaching he son's sports teams through the years which included: Irish Youth Hockey, St. Pius X Football and Clay Little League. He was an avid fan of Notre Dame Sports. Through these activities he instilled in his son a love of sports and sportsmanship. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Little Flower Catholic Church at 11:00 am today, May 1st, with Rev Cornelius Ryan, CSC, Pastor, officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to mass in the church. Committal services will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to The Building Fund at Little Flower Parish, 54191 N. Ironwood Rd, South Bend, IN 46637. McGann Hay Funeral Homes, University Chapel, 2313 E. Edison Rd. at Ironwood is in charge of arrangements. To send condolences to the family please log on to their web site at: www.McGannHay.com.

Burial:
Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park
Granger
St. Joseph County
Indiana, USA