Michael Klemm
April 18 1951 - July 10 2007
Michael "Mike" Klemm 56 a NASCAR pilot for 21 years in Daytona Beach Florida passed
away on July 10 2007. A Memorial service will be held at 5:00pm on Friday July 13 2007 at Seabreeze United Church of Christ in Daytona Beach FL with Rev. Don Epps officiating. A graduate of Embry Riddle University Mike enjoyed a 21 year career as a NASCAR pilot. A hobby turned profession Mike always considered himself lucky to do what he loved as as profession. Flying was one of the loves of his life. At the time of his death Mike was in the midst of building his own airplane which had been a life long dream. Mike was born in Lima Ohio and served 6 years in the US Navy. He moved to Florida to attend Embry Riddle Aeronautical University then married and stayed in the area to raise his family. He loved to travel and was an avid hiker. He belonged to the Florida Trail Assn and had hoped to hike the entire Florida Trail System.
Married for 24 years Mike was a devoted husband and father to his wife and 3 sons. "His kids were everything to Mike". He is survived by Wendy who enjoyed 24 married years together his three sons Rob and daughter in law Leila Dan and Andy his father and stepmother Alan and Jane Klemm his sisters Julie Fortman Amy Bruskotter Jill Klemm his brothers Steve Brian Eric and wife Beth and Chris and wife Jenny numerous brother and sister in laws nieces and nephews.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association 555 W. Granada Blvd A-1 Ormond Beach FL 32174 or Camp Boggy Creek 30500 Brantley Branch Rd. Eustice FL 32736. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are under the careful direction of Lohman Funeral Home Port Orange.