Charles H. Klinkman: Strong McLemore Ancestry

Generation: 1

Charles H. Klinkman was born on 23 Mar 1924 in Decker, Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 7 Jun 1962 in Decker, Sanilac County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.

Notes:

Volume 15 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 1, 1952, reported that besides operating his father's farm, Charles has accepted a position with the Trailer Mfg. Co in Marlette.

Cass City Chronicle
June 14, 1962

Klinkman Services Held in Marlette

Funeral services were held Sunday at the Marsh Funeral Home, Marlette, for Charles H. Klinkman, 38, Decker, following his death from a self-inflicted shotgun wound.

Klinkman, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Orton Klinkman, was born March 23, 1924, in Decker. A bachelor, he spent his entire life at the family's farm residence in Lamotte township.

According to a report by investigative officers, Klinkman was despondant over the death of his mother last April. His father preceded him in death in September, 1961.

Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Roy (Louise) AGAR, Marlette, Mrs. Vyron (Margaret) BEUTLER, Pontiac, and Mrs. Donald (Laura) DALE, Marlette, and a brother, Wilfred, Smiths Creek.

Officiating at the service were Rev. Lester Nelsen, Pilgrim Holiness Church, Kingston and Rev. Joseph SHAW, Decker. Interment was in Elkland Cemetery.

Pallbearers were: Kitchener INNES, JR., James DARLING, Leland WENDORF, Donald INNES, Marvin INNES and Carl GEISTER.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)