Howard L. Kluczinske

Howard L. Kluczinske, age 78 of Two Rivers, passed away at his residence on Thursday, May 25, 2023.

Howard was born in Manitowoc on April 25, 1945 to Ruhl and Ruth (Underberg) Kluczinske. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, then served with the U.S. Navy Seabees from 1966 to 1968. Howard was employed for many years with the Manitowoc Company; he also worked for KI of Manitowoc, and retired from VanderVart of Sheboygan. He married the former Pamela L. (Peshek) on April 24, 1988 in Las Vegas, NV. Pam preceded him in death April 10, 2022. Howard enjoyed hunting and fishing; and loved to golf. He was a member of the Wisconsin Amputee Golf Traveling Tourney Team for many years.

Survivors include his three children: Christine (Billy) Smith of Warsaw, Indiana, Kevin Kluczinske of Fort Wayne, IN, and Curt Kluczinske of Marcellus, NY; two step-children, Kristy Suing of Sturgeon Bay, Becky Cote of Charlotte, NC; along with five grandchildren: Kait (Justin) Evans, Matthew Smith, Sam Suing, Elizabeth Suing, Nick Cote; and one great-grandchild, Heaven. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Ruhl and Ruth Kluczinske; his wife, Pamela; and one brother, Billy.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 26, 2023 at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th Street, Two Rivers. The family will greet relatives and friends at the funeral home on Monday, from 9:30 until 11:00 a.m.

Military graveside rites will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc by members of the American Legion Post #165 and VFW Post #1248 of Two Rivers.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.dejamartin.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the WI Amputee Golf Assoc: P.O. Box 28441 Green Bay, WI 54324-8441.