Michael Klemett

Obituary of Michael Allan Klemett Donken Michael "Boogoo" Klemett, 34, a resident of Donken passed away Sunday morning October 28, 2007. He was born on November 17, 1972, in Hancock, a son of Barbara (Schutz) Klemett and the late David Klemett. As a child, Mike attended the South Range Schools and graduated from Jeffers High School with the class of 1993. Mike had been a resident of Painesdale until 2004 when he moved to make his home in Donken. On September 18, 2004 he was united in marriage to the former Wendy Strack and became Papa to his two step daughters Bryana and Bailey. Mr. Klemett had worked as a mechanic for Copper Country Ford in Houghton for 13 years until 2005, he then purchased and reopened the Toivola Lunch & Convenience with his wife. Mike's main focus was on running the store and doing mechanical work in his garage. Mike enjoyed the friendship of the locals that came to visit him every morning in the store. Michael loved spending time with his family and friends, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and four wheeling. Preceding him in death was his father: David Klemett, his sister Sherry Klemett, his maternal grandfather George Schutz, his paternal grandparents Vieno Tolonen and Martin Klemett, and an infant niece Joy Klemett. Surviving are: His Wife: Wendy Klemett of Donken His Step Daughters: Bryana and Bailey of Donken His Mother: Barbara Klemett of Painesdale His Brothers and Sister: David (Heidi) Klemett of Baltic Terry (Faith) Klemett of Rochester, MN Tammy Engman of Dollar Bay His Paternal Grandmother: Irene Schutz of Painesdale His Brother-in-laws: Pete (Tina) Strack of Misery Bay Paul (Sherry) Strack of Dodgeville Jack Strack of Donken Tom Strack of South Range Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins A parish prayer service for Michael will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday November 1, 2007, in the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock with Fr. Larry VanDamme to officiate. Burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery of Winona. Friends may call on Thursday November 1, 2007, at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock from 12 noon until time of services. To view Mike's obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net. The Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock has been assisting the family with the arrangements. To send flowers to the family of Michael Klemett, please visit Tribute Store