Rowland W. Klinger, age 86, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at home. He was born on September 2, 1934, in Convoy, Ohio, to the late Elmer and Evelyn (O’Bryant) Klinger. On June 4, 1961, he married June E. Bragg.
After graduating from Convoy High School, Rowland served his country in the U.S. Army as a helicopter mechanic. Following his military service, he worked 37 years at General Motors in Marion, retiring in 1997.
He is survived by his wife, June E. Klinger of Marion; sons, Mark (Cynthia) Klinger of Wabash, Jeffrey (Cristy) Klinger of Kennewick, WA, Brian Klinger of Marion, and Randall (Lisa) Klinger of Gwynneville; grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Phillip, Loren, Marcus, Hope, Noah, and Simon; great-grandchildren, Charlotte and Carter, with one more due in April of 2021; and sister, Ruby (Bill) Miller of Muncie.
At Rowland’s request, there will be no public visitation or funeral service. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.To send flowers to the family of Rowland Klinger please visit our Tribute Store.