Gary P. Kleim

Gary P. Kleim obituary, Sussex, NJ

Gary P. Kleim

Gary Kleim Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pinkel Funeral Home on Jul. 1, 2025.

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Frankford Township - Gary P. Kleim, age 70, peacefully passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 at his home. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Peter and Irene (Russell) Kleim, Gary had lived in Rockaway before moving to Sussex County in 1980.
He had been employed at Andover Subacute and Rehabilitation Center for several years before his retirement. Gary was an avid hunter and fisherman. His love for hunting naturally evolved into a passion for taxidermy, allowing his to become a self-taught taxidermist. As he gained more experience in taxidermy, he became increasingly detail -oriented, striving for lifelike precision in every deer head he created. His hobby quickly gained recognition, as friends and community members admired his craftsmanship and realism of his work.
He is survived by his brother, Russell Kleim of Lafayette and his sister, Karen Ettinger of Hudson, Florida. Private cremation services have been entrusted to the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23), Sussex. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.pinkelfuneralhome.com

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Terri Recino Wolfe

July 1, 2025

This is so sad for me. We shared so much of our younger years together. So many memories. Many laughs with family and great friends. My condolences and prayers go out to all the family and friends!

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