Richard C. Klinger Jr., 58, of Clinton Township died on Sunday at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Born Sept. 23, 1948, in Pittsburgh, he lived in ClintonTownship for more than 30 years.

He worked at the VA Medical Center in Butler Township as a mechanic and plumber for more than 25 years.

An Army veteran of the Vietnam War, he received the Bronze Service Star.

He was an avid hang glider and motorcyclist, and he enjoyed hunting.

Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Lorraine Pokorney Klinger; his daughters, Danielle L. (David Deliman) Miles of Hampton, and Holly L. (Jason Rodgers)Klinger of Mars; a grandson, Cody R. White of Cranberry Township; his father and stepmother, Richard C. (Marlene) Klinger Sr. and his mother, Dorie Oswald Broeker, all of Hampton; and three sisters, Donna Klinger of Richland; Amy (James) Bish of Hampton, and Marianne (Gary) Latusvewski of Shaler.

He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Raymond Broeker.

<B>KLINGER</B> — Friends of Richard C. Klinger Jr., who died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2007, will be received for a Life Celebration at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Beacon Hotel, 231 Beacon Road, Renfrew, PA 16053.At Mr. Klinger's request, all viewing, services, and burial will be private.Arrangements by the <B>Siwicki-Yanicko Funeral Home</B>, 23 McKrell Road, Russellton, West Deer Township.