File photo of Father Klauck standing with Bishop David E. Foley following his ordination to the priesthood in 1994. The ordination marked Bishop Foley's first after his installation as the Third Bishop of Birmingham.
Father Michael Klauck goes home to the Lord
Father Michael James Klauck, 64, passed away Feb. 19 in his home in Boaz. He was born the 4th child of Jacob (Jack) Klauck and Mary Reiss Klauck in Colorado on Feb. 9, 1961. He was one of seven children. He is survived by several siblings and many nieces and nephews. Father Klauck was ordained on June 4, 1994, by Bishop David Foley and h had a special devotion for First Friday Mass. His funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March 7, the first Friday of March, at the Cathedral of St. Paul at 10 a.m. Visitation will be from 9–10 a.m. Interment to follow at Elmwood Cemetery. May he rest in eternal peace.
