Marlin Weader “Bud” Klinger, 92 of Easton, PA died Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Gracedale. Born July 30, 1924 in McClure, PA he was a son of the late Bertha (Weader) and James William Klinger. He and his wife Elaine Mae (Hart) Klinger were married 67 years.
A graduate of McClure High School, he was a Corporal in the Marine Corps during WWII in the South Pacific and received a Purple Heart. He was a graduate of Kutztown University where he played football and baseball and he received his Master’s degree from the University of PA. Bud taught Biology at Wilson High School from 1950 to 1983, and was a football coach and head of the Ski Club. He was a member of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Palmer Twp. and served on the Church Council.
He is survived by his wife: Elaine; son: Mark R. Klinger and his wife Elizabeth H. of West Chester, PA; daughter: Debra Perez of Easton; twin sisters: Pauline Rohrbach of Boyerstown, PA, Katherine Herb of Greensburg, PA; 3 grandchildren Selena Queitzsch and her husband Justin, Rita Perez, Anders Klinger; and a great-granddaughter: Saige. Siblings: James Klinger, Gertrude Welsh, Iva Reiss, Dorothy Fleming and Phyllis Baker all died earlier.
Services will be held Graveside, 12 PM, Saturday (March 25) at the Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Road, Easton; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Easton, PA 18045 or AseraCare Hospice, Allentown or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Roger Boger
March 20, 2017 at 8:04 pm
Elaine, As you are aware, Bud was my hero on many fronts, football, biology ( that’s why I pursued a BS and MS in biology, before going to dental school at Temple Univ )…most importantly, he was a life mentor and shared those values for us all by being of the highest caliber in vision and showing us the discipline required to become successful. He was , as we said, ” the real deal “. The world is better because of his teachings and mentoring. I loved my hero, Bud Klinger. May God have mercy on his soul and comfort you during this time. My regards to the kids and please remind them how much we loved your husband. Love, Roger Boger
Bill Curnow
March 22, 2017 at 12:40 pm
Bud was a great teacher. He taught me biology and later we taught together at Wilson for almost 20 years. Bud always had great stories and advice about investing and life in general. A true gentleman and stand-up guy. Sympathies to Elaine and his family…
Emily Schiller
March 22, 2017 at 1:19 pm
May you truly find comfort in the words of our
Heavenly Father found in 2 Corinthains 1:3,4
and remember the fulfillment of His promise
In Acts 24:15 of the resurrection . With
Sincere condolences
Gordy Smith, Hollywood, Maryland
March 22, 2017 at 2:10 pm
As Roger Boger stated above, Coach Klinger was a mentor to many of us high school boys. I can’t think of a better measure of a person’s life than by how he was able to mold young people in a positive way. As a kid from the Children’s Home, he taught me a lot about what it takes to be successful in life. Thank you coach, and may your family be assured your legacy lives on in those of us you helped grow in your image.
Susan Lear-Jarrell
March 22, 2017 at 3:47 pm
Dear Mrs. Klinger, Debbie, Mark & Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Mr. Klinger, may you hold all the memories close to your heart so they give you comfort through these rough days ahead.
Mrs. Klinger, you taught me in first grade at Palmer Elementary. I was the child that always fell asleep in your class cause my mom always kept me up late watching TV. You were one of my favorite teachers. I loved reading the Bible, back in those days where you were allowed to carry the Bible to school. I thought you were the most prettiest teacher I ever saw with your black hair.
Debbie you and I went to school together, I still have the Palm and look at it quite often to remember those good old days at Palmer Elementary. I too am so sorry for the loss of your father.
God Bless you all as you go forward without him, but know that he is in a better place with no pain or suffering and is a whole man again, walking amongst God’s beautiful Kingdom. Where you will see him again.
PS, if you have Facebook you can look me up by my name and we can get in contact.
Blessings,
~
Susan Lear-Jarrell,
Bruce Gary
March 22, 2017 at 5:01 pm
My all-time favorite teacher…WHS Class of 1961. He made biology come alive with a good dose of humor as well.
As a veteran myself, I salute his service and wish him Godspeed and add my most sincere condolences to his family.
Bruce Gary
Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Joan Stachnik
March 23, 2017 at 10:45 am
It is with great sadness the WHS Class of 1960 acknowledges the passing of our beloved biology teacher and coach, Mr. Klinger. He was a personal favorite of many in our class. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Joan Stachnik
WHS 1960 Class Sec.
Joan Stachnik
March 23, 2017 at 10:58 am
Mr. Klinger was indeed my favorite teacher of all. While I loved biology and incorporated it in my life, I was not able to choose it as a vocation. However, my children benefited by the interest instilled by him through me and today my daughter is a Cornell Veterinarian. We must never under estimate the power of the ‘ripple affect’ of an outstanding teacher like Mr. Klinger. Sincere sympathies to the Klinger family.
Joan Stachnik
WHS Class 1960
Raylene Frankenfield
March 23, 2017 at 2:52 pm
Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.
Victor Shotko
March 24, 2017 at 12:38 pm
Class of 1973 Wilson –
Jeanette Griff Steffick
March 27, 2017 at 11:15 am
He inspired me to major in biology and was my favorite teacher. He was helpful to me when I subbed at Wilson for a semester while my husband served in Viet Nam. My condolences to his family.
Jeanette Groff Steffick
Class of 1959 Wilson