Mr. Clement L. Klug, Jr.

On Sunday, August 28, 2022. Clement Louis Klug, Jr. passed suddenly following a major heart attack. He was 92. Born September 20, 1929 in Baltimore, Clem attended St. Mary’s of the Assumption in Govans, where he was an altar boy and also went to their grammar school. Later, he rode the bus to Mount St. Joseph High School, graduating in 1948. He went to work for Maryland Tobacco Growers’ Association as Junior Accountant, progressing to Credit Manager, & later Purchasing Agent. When the company moved their offices out of town, he took a position as auditor for the State of Maryland in the Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax Division in 1977. After working as a field auditor & traveling in & out of state to review ledgers, he was promoted to supervisor and coordinated 8-16 people at a time, until his retirement. In his personal life, Clem married Mary Alice Knight from Leonardtown on July 21, 1951. They had 6 children: Janet Duke, Mary Bernadette, Clement Louis, III (Louie), Thomas Campbell, Virginia Barbara (Ginger), & Karl William (Fritz). Clem was a member of the Knights of Columbus Notre Dame Council #2901, where he was elected Grand Knight in 1967. Over the years, he especially enjoyed being with the Singing Knights musical troupe – as their manager – as well as helping with catering events in their reception hall. Upon retirement, Clem & Mary moved across the Bay where they enjoyed 33 years of “pleasant living” on what he called the ”Klug Ranch” in Easton. They welcomed 12 grandchildren & 15 great-grandchildren & enjoyed many family gatherings, especially “Klug Christmas” which was held the weekend between the holidays so as not to interfere with Santa’s arrival or the New Year! Clem enjoyed making wooden benches and folding tables for many members of the family and was always eager to lend a helping hand with lawn care or pruning as well as offer advice for how best to tackle projects. He had an amazing work ethic, easy & contagious laugh, & said many times that he was ready for the Lord to call him, but didn’t like to fly in case this was the day the pilot was being called home! Watching old westerns on TV and playing cards filled most of his time lately, but he was always ready to run errands or pop out for a meal. He had many plans for his future with Mary @ Charlestown Retirement Center, even ordering new glasses and finally hearing aids! Clem was a good provider, including moving back across the Bay “in case something happens” they’d be closer to family: Janet & Dan Foss & their children: Megan Foss & Rob Prietsch & their son Isaiah; Jennifer & Dave Whitham & their children: Jordan, Finn, & Rory; Erik & Kaleigh Pulsinelli & their children: Aloysius, Liberty, & Maple. MaryB. & Tom Lemon & their sons: Greg & Colleen Lemon & their son Teddy; Mark & Jamie Lemon & their daughters Josie & Eliana. Louie & Maureen Klug & their son Glenn Tom & Betty Klug & their children Zoran Klug; & Peter & Emily Klug and daughter Aurora. Ginger’s children: Lauren & Mike Murphy & their children Charlotte & Aidan; Rachel Krempa Fritz’s children: Jessica & Phil Deutsch & their children: William & Katie; & Adam Klug Clem loved a good party! He leaves behind many happy memories for us to share & he would want us to all remember that we will be back together again in heaven. What a party he must be having: Ginger & Fritz, his 12 siblings, his dad, and mom (with whom he was only blessed 7 years!) Can you hear him saying: “When ya comin’ by?” In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Multiple System Atrophy Coalition.

Mr. Clement L. Klug, Jr.

September 20, 1929 - August 28, 2022