Marie Ann Klamer

Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he dies, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die." (St. John 11:25-26)
Marie Ann Klamer (nee Soehnel) of Bay City, Michigan fell asleep in Jesus and entered into eternal life with him on October 26, 2020 after a brief battle with brain cancer. She was born to Joseph and Elizabeth (Slabic) Soehnel on December 14, 1948 in Gladwin, Michigan and was united to her Savior Jesus Christ in the waters of Holy Baptism shortly thereafter. Her faith in Christ bestowed by the Holy Spirit was her foundation both in life and in death, and she was eager to confess her hope in Christ and His forgiveness, life, and salvation.
On April 25, 1970 Marie was united in holy matrimony to Larry Klamer at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin. Marie and Larry were blessed to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this year.
Marie began a career as a Registered Nurse in 1973 and served in various capacities as an R.N. until her retirement as an oncology nurse in 2010. Throughout most of her life, Marie enjoyed feeding and watching birds (and squirrels!) in her backyard, tending to her many flower gardens in her yard, and marveling at the grandeur of God's creation in the night sky- particularly the moon and its various phases. Marie's greatest earthly joy was her grandchildren, family, and many dear friends.
Marie is survived by her husband, Larry, her son, Rev. Lance (Melissa) Klamer, and her grandchildren, Lydia Marie, Christiana, Carl, and Jakob. Also her beloved brothers and sisters, Patricia Soehnel, Anthony (Karen) Soehnel, June Soehnel, Anna (William) Harper, and brothers and sisters-in-law, Judy Soehnel, Barbara Handy, Duane (Darlene) Klamer, and Ronald (Josette) Klamer, as well as many cherished nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her father and mother-in-law, Albert and Verna (Jungmann) Klamer, sister Theresa (Robert) Kozak, brothers, Francis Soehnel, Chester Soehnel, and Joseph Soehnel, and sister-in-law Ruth Ann (Klamer) Perry, as well as nephews, Ari Golden and Aaron Soehnel.
Marie's family would like to extend a special thanks for the extraordinary care given by Marie's sister Anna and niece Shannan Suchyta, to the staff of Brian's House in Essexville, as well as to the parish staff at Grace Lutheran Church in Auburn, Michigan, Pastor Schian, Kantor Nathan Beethe, and Deaconess Mika Patron for their excellent care and support.
Funeral Liturgy will take place at Grace Lutheran Church in Auburn, Michigan on Monday, November 2, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be the Rev. Aaron T. Schian. Marie's family will receive visitors at the Church on Monday, November 2, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services.  Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to Grace Lutheran Church or Brian's House.