William ‘Bill’ John Klemish Sr.
William “Bill” John Klemish Sr., 86, died Sept. 11 holding the hand of his wife of 62 years, Marilyn May Davis.
He was born in Westport, Connecticut, where he and his family lived for generations.
He was educated in Westport and was a star tailback for the Staples Wreckers, where he and the team went undefeated in 1951. Mr. Klemish still holds many rushing records from his years as a Wrecker.
He was a veteran of the Korean War and was proud to serve his country.
He worked for Connecticut Light and Power/Northeast Utilities for 46 years and was president of the IBEW Union.
He had many passions in life, including his church, gardening, proprietor of Westfair Nursery, barbecuing at home, clamming, traveling the United States and his home on Anna Maria Island, although none surpassed his love for his family.
Not surprisingly, everyone considered him their best friend and he had many.
A church service was planned in Westport. Memorial donations may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars at www.vfw.org.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; children William Jr. and wife Lori of Parrish, John of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, Michael and wife Susan of Monroe, Connecticut, and Mary Kate Klemish Boehm of Fairfield; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many friends.
Sallie Jean Lau
Sallie Jean Lau, 74, died Sept. 29.
She was born June 29, 1945, in Chicago to Ralph and Evangeline Koch.
She graduated from Fenger High School in Chicago. She lived in Hawaii for 36 years, earning a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Hawaii. She was a teacher and director of a preschool before working for Pacific Resources Int., selling crude oil worldwide.
She received a doctorate in naturalpathic medicine and opened a private practice, helping many people with nutrition and natural health.
Dr. Lau moved to Bradenton to be close to her sister and parents. Travel was a high priority, and she often presented seminars on cruises.
Her sparkling personality and sense of humor will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
Dr. Lau is survived by her husband, Russ Bacon, sister Judy and husband Marion Duncan; son Troy Frystak and wife Chris; daughter Tanya Frystak; grandsons Kaipo and Sawyer; granddaughter Taimane; nieces Darcie Duncan and Dr. Melissa Rack.