Paul Edwin Klaene, 72, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Carolina Caring Hospice House.
There will be a visitation at Troutman Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, September 13, 2021, followed by a private service.
Paul was an active parishioner of St. Philip Catholic Church in Statesville and Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. He retired from Mitchell Community College after 30 years of dedication to teaching physics and mathematics.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Pamela Klaene; his children, Kat and Joseph Klaene; and his grandson, Benjamin Klaene. Paul is also survived by three of his brothers, Michael and his wife Simin, Nicholas, and Mark and his wife Sue, and his brothers’ children and their families.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Operation LAMB, an acronym derived from the Biblical phrase in Matthew to serve the Least Among My Brethren, St. Philip Catholic Church Knights of Columbus, 525 Camden Drive, Statesville, NC 28677.
Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family.
So sorry to learn of your loss. May the peace of God be with you and your children.
Mr. Klaene is one of my most memorable teachers. Godspeed
Mourning your loss. Our heartfelt sympathy to the whole Klaene family.
Want to send my heart felt sympathy to the Klaene Family. And to Kat and Ben bigs hugs of comfort and love sent your way. Prayers to the family for strength during this time of loss.
Pam, Johnny and I send sympathy to you and all the family following the death of Paul. He was a fine and loving family man. It is never easy to say goodbye to those we love, and we hold you close in prayer.