David Richard Klanke

David Richard Klanke, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 23, 2021 at his home in Lady Lake, Fla. On December 20, 1996 he married Joanne E. Ingersoll. They traveled and shared many adventures in their time together, and planned a southern Caribbean cruise to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary.

Born on March 13, 1949 at home in Onsted, Mich, he was the son of Rudolph Klanke and Mary Spangler. He attended and graduated from Onsted High School. He was employed at Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co (A&P) in Tecumseh, Mich. for more than 23 years and continued in the grocery business until retirement.

He enjoyed going on cruises with his wife and friends, pontooning, playing softball, hunting, gospel singing, handling four litters of Golden Retriever pups over 15 years, and spoiling his Shorkie Chip the last 10 years.

David is survived by his wife, Joanne Klanke; four children, Scott Klanke, Dolly Steele, Todd (Maria Alvarado) Klanke and Buffy (Darren) LaGore; three grandchildren, Tate (Britni) Ketola, Kyle LaGore, Albany LaGore and two great-grandchildren, Jailyn and Tate Jr. Ketola; his buddy Chip; and siblings, Ralph Klanke, Mary (William Sr) Prong, Paul (Barbara) Klanke, Lila (Linford) Gilbert, Mary Kay Klanke and Gloria Gregory.

He was predeceased by both of his parents, brother John Klanke, sister-in-law Wilma Jean Klanke, brother-in-law Noah Gregory, and son-in-law Bill Steele.

Due to COVID, a semi private memorial service will be held at a date in the near future with interment at the Ridgeway Cemetery.