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Calvin Charles Klaerner, born August 27, 1934 in Fredericksburg, Texas to the late Max and Olivia Klaerner, went home to meet his Lord on May 2, 2023. Calvin was an avid gardener, enjoyed cooking and playing dominoes with family and friends. Calvin joined the San Antonio Police Department in 1956 and retired in 1990. He met and married his devoted and loving wife of 49 years, Mary Linna Klaerner who preceded him in death June 10, 2004. Calvin was a dedicated and loving father who valued time with his children, Brenda and Mona. After retiring from the San Antonio Police Department Calvin, enjoyed spending time with his wife, daughters, and grandchildren. Calvin doted on his grandchildren, Calvin, Kurt, Richard, Chad and Blake and followed their activities. Calvin also participated in the Senior Olympics and won several gold, silver and bronze medals. During Calvin’s years on the police department he was awarded several accommodations for outstanding officer, one which included assisting Prince Charles. Calvin had so many wonderful friends that he loved and he never was without a joke. Calvin was blessed by love again and married in June 2019 to Wilma McKinney Klaerner. Calvin was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Donald and Franklin Klaerner, sister, Dorothy Alexander and grandson, Calvin Johnson. He is survived by his beloved wife Wilma Klaerner; daughters, Brenda Reinhard and husband Ron of Helotes, and Mona Frymire of San Antonio; grandchildren, Kurt Johnson and wife Michelle, Richard Johnson and wife Crystal, Chad Frymire and wife ILeana and Blake Frymire, Courtney Robinson and husband Mike. Five Great Grandchildren Alexander, William, Julia, Clark Johnson and Paige Robinson; brother, Clinton Klaerner and wife Agnes; sister, Rosalie Koerner Doyle and husband TJ, Ruby Klaerner, numerous nieces and nephews. The family is requesting that guests wear blue in honor of Calvin’s service to the San Antonio Police Department and this also being his favorite color. Good night Daddy sweet dreams. Funeral Services for Mr. Klaerner will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 11:30 am. Mission Burial Park North, Fred J. Tips Chapel, 20900 IH 10 West, San Antonio, Texas 78257. Serving as pallbearers will be Kurt Johnson, Richard Johnson, Chad Frymire, Blake Frymire, Alexander Johnson and Sterling Frymire.

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Calvin Charles Klaerner

August 27, 1934 - May 2, 2023