Richard Martin Klare

On Saturday, April 25, 2020, Richard (Dick) Martin Klare passed away from complications of a stroke  at home with his wife Sarah (Tay) Klare and other family members.  Services for Dick will be held later this year after restrictions from COVID-19 have subsided and his loved ones can gather in person to celebrate his life.

Dick was born on November 13, 1930 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Dorothy E. J. Klare and Garman Richard Klare. As a young boy Dick was very successful selling newspapers using his natural, easy charm combined with a mischievous twinkle in his blue eyes. Dick graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, where he met his first wife, (Jonel Jeffery–died in 1999) and together they had five children. He is survived by a large and loving extended family including his wife Tay and her children Patty Meriwether, Laura Cogdill and Cindy Cianciosa; five children Katherine Klare Comeau, Garman Richard Klare II, Holly Klare Dres, Jeffery Townely Klare, and John Stewart Klare, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  His dear sister JoAnn Bishop lives in Marblehead, Mass. with her family.
Dick was a successful business executive and retired from the Union Electric Steel company after 27 years of service. He spent time in Florida but retired near his children in Michigan City, Indiana where he lived for 37 years. He loved entertaining friends and family over dinner and drink telling stories and jokes about the day’s events. As a young adult Dick developed a passion for golf and he used this passion to engage with business associates, family and friends. He was passionate about the sport and never lost interest even after he could no longer play. Spirituality and church were also important to Dick – as a member and leader in the St. Andrews by the Lake Episcopal Church where he attended services on most Sundays.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrews by the Lake Episcopal Church.

Private arrangements are being handled by Geisen-Carlisle Funeral Home, 613 Washington St. Michigan City, IN 46360.

To sign guestbook or leave condolences, please visit: www.Carlislefh.com. (219) 874-4214.