Larry Klima
November 4, 1934 ~ July 14, 2016
Laurence 'Larry' Klima, 81, of Mount Vernon, died at home on Thursday, July 14, 2016. Celebration of Life: 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2016, at El Kahir Shrine, 905 Tower Terrace Road, Hiawatha. Private Family Burial: Mt. Zion Cemetery, Mount Vernon. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon.
Survivors include his wife, Roberta; children, Kim (Cathy) Klima of Cedar Rapids, Laura (Bill) Borkowicz of Lisbon, and Sheryl (Jamie) Gendreau of Columbia, Tennessee; brother, Jon (Nancy) Klima of Guffey, Colorado; ten grandchildren, Trevor (Sarah) Klima, Dustin (Jessica) Klima, Beau (Kara Peterson) Klima, Fallon (Eric) Shakespeare, Max Borkowicz, Callissa Borkowicz, Raela Borkowicz, Nikki Gendreau, Tristan Gendreau, and Haley Gendreau; and ten great grandchildren.
Larry was born November 4, 1934, the son of William and Anna (Mareda) Klima in Cedar Rapids. Larry and Roberta were married in 1956 and raised their family in town. After 38 years at Rockwell, he retired and they bought a farm in rural Mount Vernon. He loved to garden and play in the band, of which there were many.
Dad's love of family, music, and friends will forever be with us. A quiet man who thought of others before himself, appreciated the simple things in life and a job well done.
He was preceded in death by his parents
Memorials may be directed to the Linn Township Trustees or the El Kahir Shrine.
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Prayers with your family a good and gentle man has left you God Bless you all. Pam
Roberta, and family,
Sorry to hear about your loss. It’s hard to find the right words to comfort. I only hope that knowing others care is of some comfort. May bless you all.
Murph
Although we have never met ,I want say how much I enjoyed playing in the Dixie notes with Larry,as fine a musician as I have had the privilege to know. I played his tuba and he was happy to have it used. I particularly liked his free style. he will be sorely missed. We may leave an empty chair for where he would sit during the Memorial service Ken Kirby,Tuba.
What a great and selfless man. He will be missed by his municipal band family. Our condolences to all the Klima’s, and especially to his son, Kim, another member of our municipal band family.
Bill Carson
I will never forget the years I played with Larry in the CR municipal band. What an easy-going guy that anyone who talked to him for more than 2 minutes liked. Always offered to help carry heavy percussion equipment, even when I kept reminding him he’s “too old to be doing that stuff.” Always enjoyed a can of his Mountain Dow or Pipsi before gigs. Great man…he will be missed.
Roberta and family – we were so sorry to hear about Larry. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. He was a great guy……………Barb & Ken
I just learned of Larry’s passing. It was an honor to know him and call him friend. It was a privilege and joy playing with him especially the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band. His hard work and dedication to the musical groups he supported was admirable. He will be missed. My deepest sympathies to all the family and fellow friends.
Sincerely,
Ted Biderman
We are so sorry to hear the passing of Larry. I really enjoyed working with him at Collins. He was a wonderful friend. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
As my boss for over 15 years, I thought he was one of the easiest persons to work with I have ever met. He was a good friend and I will always remember the enjoyment we had on the “chicken” boats rides on the Cedar River. LeAnn and I wish to express our sympathy to Roberta and the family. Sincerely, Tom Ridgeway
Condolences to the Klima family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family. Psalms 147:3 says God, “heals the broken hearted, and binds up their wounds.” May God bring you comfort and peace.