Dr. George J Klem

George Joseph Klem, age 76, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 at his home in Havre de Grace. Born June 21, 1945, to George and Helen J (Krol) Klem at Bolling Army Air Force Base in Washington, DC. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Barbara K (Matherly} Klem, his children, Amie Klem and Andrew Klem (Jennifer) and two grandchildren, Travis Patrick and Christopher Klem. He is also survived by his brothers: Stanley (Nancy}, Richard and James (Carol) Klem and a sister, Valerie Fleming (Ken). Also several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. George graduated from Gonzaga College High School in Washington D.C., Scranton University in PA and University of Virginia with a doctorate degree in theoretical nuclear physics. While in college he was a member of the ROTC Program and served a two year enlistment in the US Army. Once separated from the Army, he continued a career of 44 years with BRL and ARL at Aberdeen Proving Ground. George was a dedicated member of St. Joan of Arc Church where he taught Sunday school for over 25 years. His hobbies included reading his paper, riding his mower and picking up gum balls year-round at him home. Services honoring his life will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday August 20, 2021 at Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A., 333 S. Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001 with a visitation beginning at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Joan of Arc School and Gilchrist.