David L. Klaus, 68, passed away in Hospice Alliance of Racine-Hospice House, on Sunday, July 21, 2013. He was born in Racine on August 15, 1944, the son of the late William and Elizabeth (nee Uveges) Klaus.
David was a 1962 graduate of St. Catherine’s High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy on the USS Yorktown in the Pacific Ocean. On November 9, 1968 at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, he was united in marriage to Sharon (nee Martin). David was employed by United Airlines for over 35 years, retiring in 1999. He enjoyed swimming, golfing, traveling and taking long walks with his wife along Lake Michigan and the Atlantic Ocean.
Surviving are his loving wife, Sharon, their children, Greg (Cyndi) Klaus, of Burnsville, MN, and Amy (Sam) Veit, of Muskego, WI, grandchildren, Nicole and Elizabeth Klaus, Isabella, Sophia, and Beau Veit, sister, Judy (Joe) Fischer, of Sturgeon Bay, WI, brothers, Richard Klaus, of Hayward, WI, and Thomas Klaus, also of Sturgeon Bay, sister-in-law, Karen Klaus, of Racine. His nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive David. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his brother, William Klaus, parents-in-law, Alex and Elizabeth Martin and sister-in-law, Gail Klaus.
A private service was held with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. David’s granddaughter, Sophia was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2011. The family has suggested memorials to Sophia’s Promise, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that helps families cope with Type 1 Diabetes, at www.sophiaspromise.org, S75W14240 Restful Lane, Muskego, WI 53150 or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, at www.jdrf.org.
The family would like to thank Dr. Gerald Wisniewski and Dr. Marc Kennedy, and their staff, for their kindness throughout David’s illness.
Kristi Vogt-Kost says
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. May your treasured memories help get you through this very difficult time.>
Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
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Amy Veit says
Love you dad.
Angie and Frank Sullivan says
Our deepest sympathy to the Klaus family.
Frank and Angie
Dean and Arlene Hugdahl says
Please know that we are thinking of all of you at this time.
Eden Lafond says
I am so sorry to hear about Dave’s passing. May he finally rest in peace. I hope that you all have peace as well. Take care.
Diane Lapetina says
Sharon: Prayers go our to you and your family at this time. Sorry to hear about the death of Dave. Diane Lapetina
Mary Gagnon says
I am so sorry to hear this very sad news. I worked with Dave at United Airline. Always a great worker and so much fun. Sending you all lots of prayers during this difficult time.
Rhonda Williams-Evans says
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Dave. I worked with him at the Reservations Center in Chicago for many years. He was a great guy that loved to “pickle” anything.
Al Even says
May I extend my condolensces, prayers and heartfelt sadness to the family of Dave. My interaction with Dave, while he worked at United, was one of total enjoyment on the highest professional platform. His jovality and happy demeanor will hopefully carry on to us all through this sadful time.
God bless his entire family.
Beth Mir says
Dave was a wonderful man. I enjoyed working with him at United for several years. He was always up for a good joke or fun story. Just keep these wonderful memories of him tucked aside to make your days brighter. Dave will be missed!
Karen McCahey says
Dave was a great to work with
very helpful, honest and friendly. My deepest sympathy to Dave’s family.
Bob Maszczak says
I am sadden to hear of Dave’s passing. Although I only knew him a short while at United Airlines his sense of humor an positive outlook will always fill my heart. Comfort, Love and Infinite Gratitude to each of his loving family.
gordon @ queenie gillis says
we had lots of fun when the kids were in indian guides dave will be missed
Nancy Herscha says
Dave was my first Supervisor in Chicago Rezz…I was furloughed from another job at United….I was terrified of this new place and job at Rezz…Dave made me feel welcomed….he told me I could do “the job”…that I had what it takes…he got me thru those weeks and months of uncertainty. Now 20 years later I’m still in Reservations thanks to Dave.
I have thought of him thru the years….sorry he left too soon, but he is now home…in peace….God Bless to Dave’s wife and children, please know that his UAL family will miss him too.
Marilyn Chaplin - United Airlines says
Sharon & family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I didn’t work directly for Dave, at UAL, but I’ll remember the fun we all had on those great cruises. You have my utmost sympathy, because I myself lost my Wayne only 5 months ago. Be strong, and safe in God’s hands.