Joseph Klobuchar

KLOBUCHAR, Joseph - Age 93, of Swartz Creek, died November 16, 2020. Private services will be held with burial at Sunset Hills Cemetery. A service to celebrate Joseph's life will be held at a later date. Those desiring may make contributions to the Alzheimer's Association.

Joseph was born September 5, 1927 in Flint, the son of Peter and Anna (Yugovich) Klobuchar. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in WWII. Joseph married Jean Leeck on December 11, 1948 in Flint; she preceded him in death on April 19, 2020. Mr. Klobuchar retired from Buick in 1986, where he was a Senior Engineer, after 39 years of service. He was an avid Detroit Lions, Detroit Tiger and Michigan State Spartans fan. He enjoyed deer hunting and playing cards with his children and grandchildren.

Surviving are: his children, Joseph Klobuchar, Jr. of Grand Blanc, Joan Florence of Owosso and James (Ellen) Klobuchar of Flint Township; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jeri Lynn Poisson; sisters, Madeline Strickland and Mary Klobuchar. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com