Donald T. Klever Sr.

Donald T. Klever Sr. age 78 of Massillon passed away August 10, 2006 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born October 5, 1927 in North Lawrence to the late Herbert & Mary (Jones) Klever and lived most of his life in Massillon. During WW II he enlisted in the Merchant Marines at the age of 15 and following the war served 2 years with the Coast Guard. He was employed by the N & W R.R. for 37 years. He began in Brewster and retired as Yardmaster from the Gambrinus Yard in Canton. He belonged to the Massillon Area Car Club, Stark County Coin Club, Veterans of Underage Service Club, and the Hall of Fame Chapter Merchant Marines. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son Bradford L Klever (1987), and three grandsons, Jude, Jonah, and Jeffrey Michael (Mickey). He is survived by his wife, Irene (Yatsko) Klever with whom he shared 58 years of marriage on October 11th. Children and spouses: Donald T. & Pam Klever of Sylvania, OH & Jeffrey L. & Patty Klever of Canton, Daughter in Law, Rita Klever of East Sparta; a Sister, Sally (Don) Moser of North Lawrence; Brother, Roger Klever of Massillon; Grandchildren: Kim, Mel, Tony, Alexis, Kay, Julie, Thomas, and Richard and Great grandsons: Salvador & Jude A Memorial Service for the immediate family will be at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. The family will accept memorials in Don’s Memory for a scholarship for the great grandsons. Paquelet – Massillon A Golden Rule Funeral Home www.paquelet.com 330-833-3222