Celebrating the life of
Richard F. Klimek
January 25, 1946 - October 17, 2009
Savannah- Mr. Richard F. Klimek, 63, died Saturday, October 17, 2009.
Richard was a native of Barnesboro, PA but lived most of his life in Savannah. He served in the 165th Airlift Wing for over 40 years. He was seen as a true friend and admired by many. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Catherine Klimek; brother, Stanley Klimek and sister, Louise Kayden.
Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Sandi Klimek of Savannah; daughters, Conni Walker of Tampa, Fl, Buffi Smith of Savannah; grandson, Justin Walker of Tampa, FL; sister, Helen Dorko of Ohio; brother, Tom Klimek of Barnesboro, PA, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 21, 2009 with a Rosary Service at 6:00 p.m. at the Islands Chapel of Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors.
Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 22, 2009 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Burial will be private.
Remembrances may be made to Old Savannah City Mission, 2414 Bull St., Savannah, GA 31401.
Sandy & Buffi, We have just learned of Richard's passing. Our deepest condolences to you both. Buffi, Danielle misses you and speaks of you often. Regards, Cathy & Danielle Pittman
- Cathy & Danielle Pittman, Etowah, NC
Sandi and family We are so sorry to find the news of Richard's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We will remember him fondly as the quiet man who helped with all our events and plans. We miss hearing from you and think often of all our interesting time together.
- Barry and Liz Eckert, Brooklyn, NY
I got to know Richard more towards the tail end of our careers with the 165th. I really enjoyed talking to him with all that he was going thru he was always positive about life and kept his faith in God. He will be missed by all of us who were blessed to know him. To his family our thoughts and our prayers are with you and my God Bless.
- Frank M Maes, Richnond Hill, GA
Sandi, I was truly saddened to hear of Richards passing. What a wonderful experience it was to have been his friend. Richard’s wit and humor could always brighten your day, no matter how bad things were going for you. As a member of the 165th, Richard was the kind of individual you were proud to have served with. Mostly though, I will always be appreciative of the many lives he touched because of his dedication and time spent supporting Special Olympics throughout the community. How blessed we all are to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
- Ron Jetton, Rincon, GA
I have been his wife Sandi's assistant for almost five years. Over that time I have came to know and love Richard. He was always there when I needed help, and he will be greatly missed.
- Heather Seal, Savannah, GA
Sandi, our prayers are with you and your family! Reggie & Rochelle Lee
- Reginald & Rochelle Lee, Savannah, GA
I too had the honor of working with Richard at the 165th for a short period of time during the 90s. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this very difficult time.
- Mike Mullins, ASheville, NC
I am sorry to hear of Richards passing. I knew him for many years at the 165th, and considered him a good friend.
- Fred Burkel, Rincon, GA
I, too was a co-worker with Richard at the 165th Ailift Wing. He was passionate about his work at the Wing. I will remember his intensity and dedication as well as his laughter and sly smile. It always made me wonder what he was up to next. We in the 165th Family have lost a friend, a co-worker and a brother-in-arms. From our Guard family to yours, may God be with you at your time of loss. We will all miss him.
- David Smith, Pooler, GA
We both had the pleasure of working with and for Richard at the 165th Airlift Wing for many years. He will be truly missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now and always.
- SMSgt Timothy Gaines and TSgt Stacey Jackson, Savannah, GA
I was very sorry to hear about Richard's passing. He and I worked together at the 165thAW starting in 1969 and ending with his retirement. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.
- Tom Sullivan, Savannah, GA
Richard was a good, honest, hard working, decent man and he was my friend.
- Evelyn Griffin, Savannah, GA
Richard was truly a friend and a man of his word. When he stated something - you could count on it to be the truth. I worked with Richard for many years at the 165th AW - our desks were next to each other for years in the Logistics/Plans Mobility office. He had a profound impact on my life that I will never forget. God rest his soul and God Bless his family. I will truly miss Richard....
- Tommy Grooms, III, Savannah, GA
Sandy & Buffi, We have just learned of Richard's passing. Our deepest condolences to you both. Buffi, Danielle misses you and speaks of you often. Regards, Cathy & Danielle Pittman
- Cathy & Danielle Pittman, Etowah, NC
Sandi and family We are so sorry to find the news of Richard's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We will remember him fondly as the quiet man who helped with all our events and plans. We miss hearing from you and think often of all our interesting time together.
- Barry and Liz Eckert, Brooklyn, NY
I got to know Richard more towards the tail end of our careers with the 165th. I really enjoyed talking to him with all that he was going thru he was always positive about life and kept his faith in God. He will be missed by all of us who were blessed to know him. To his family our thoughts and our prayers are with you and my God Bless.
- Frank M Maes, Richnond Hill, GA
Sandi, I was truly saddened to hear of Richards passing. What a wonderful experience it was to have been his friend. Richard’s wit and humor could always brighten your day, no matter how bad things were going for you. As a member of the 165th, Richard was the kind of individual you were proud to have served with. Mostly though, I will always be appreciative of the many lives he touched because of his dedication and time spent supporting Special Olympics throughout the community. How blessed we all are to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
- Ron Jetton, Rincon, GA
I have been his wife Sandi's assistant for almost five years. Over that time I have came to know and love Richard. He was always there when I needed help, and he will be greatly missed.
- Heather Seal, Savannah, GA
Sandi, our prayers are with you and your family! Reggie & Rochelle Lee
- Reginald & Rochelle Lee, Savannah, GA
I too had the honor of working with Richard at the 165th for a short period of time during the 90s. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this very difficult time.
- Mike Mullins, ASheville, NC
I am sorry to hear of Richards passing. I knew him for many years at the 165th, and considered him a good friend.
- Fred Burkel, Rincon, GA
I, too was a co-worker with Richard at the 165th Ailift Wing. He was passionate about his work at the Wing. I will remember his intensity and dedication as well as his laughter and sly smile. It always made me wonder what he was up to next. We in the 165th Family have lost a friend, a co-worker and a brother-in-arms. From our Guard family to yours, may God be with you at your time of loss. We will all miss him.
- David Smith, Pooler, GA
We both had the pleasure of working with and for Richard at the 165th Airlift Wing for many years. He will be truly missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now and always.
- SMSgt Timothy Gaines and TSgt Stacey Jackson, Savannah, GA
I was very sorry to hear about Richard's passing. He and I worked together at the 165thAW starting in 1969 and ending with his retirement. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.
- Tom Sullivan, Savannah, GA
Richard was a good, honest, hard working, decent man and he was my friend.
- Evelyn Griffin, Savannah, GA
Richard was truly a friend and a man of his word. When he stated something - you could count on it to be the truth. I worked with Richard for many years at the 165th AW - our desks were next to each other for years in the Logistics/Plans Mobility office. He had a profound impact on my life that I will never forget. God rest his soul and God Bless his family. I will truly miss Richard....
- Tommy Grooms, III, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
