Michael Charles Klovanich

Michael Charles Klovanich, age 83 of Hastings, Michigan passed away on February 21, 2021. Michael was born in Warren, Ohio on March 29, 1937, the son of Mike and Katherine (Paskowitz) Klovanich.

Michael was a 1955 graduate of Howland High School, and attended Youngstown University, Ohio University, and Tri-State (Trine) receiving a Graduate of Civil Engineering. He also received an MBA from Aquinas College. He married his high school sweetheart, Janet Wilson, in 1960, and they enjoyed 47 years together until her death in 2007. In 2012, Michael married Sherlyn Courtney.

Michael came to Hastings, Michigan in 1962 as director of Public Services and City Engineer for 30 years, then as Senior Engineer for Jones and Henry Engineering. While working for the City of Hastings, he planned and constructed Bob King Park, expanded Tyden Park and planned and constructed Fish Hatchery Park, the expansion of the wastewater plant, constructed the water plant and engineered construction of Apple Street.

Michael was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Rotary Club (Past President), received the Liberty Bell Award from Barry County Bar Association, was the past president of Michigan Water Works Association, and belonged to the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He enjoyed playing football, basketball, and baseball.

Michael is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Janet, and brother John.

He is survived by his loving wife Sherlyn, son David (Tammy) Klovanich, grandson Michael (Hailey) Klovanich, daughter Dr. Susan (James) Bloom, grandchildren Isabella and Samual Bloom, stepsons Martyn (Jennie) Olsen, Courtney (Amy) Olsen, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brother-in-law Ned (Gwen) Wilson, sister-in-law Kathy (Mitch) Cattrell, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made toward the purchase of a bench at Fish Hatchery Park in his memory. Please send those to Susan Bloom, 4171 Dynasty Drive; Minnetonka, MN 55345.

There will be a celebration of life at a later date. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.