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Cole Alan “Bubby, Uncle Bubby” Klawinski, age 32, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 in Sturgis.
He was born March 29, 1991 in Sturgis, son of Chris A. and Ann M. (West) Klawinski.
Bubby resided in the Sturgis and Burr Oak area his whole life and was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 2009.
He had been employed by Palomino RV in Colon, Parkland Plastics and Syndicate Store Fixtures both in Middlebury. He had also worked as a bartender and server at Wings Etc. Grill and Pub in Sturgis.
Bubby attended Radiant Life Church in Sturgis. He was a loyal fan of the University of Michigan Wolverines and had a passion for fishing especially when he was perusing black bass.
He is survived by his parents Chris and Ann Klawinski of Sturgis; sisters: Tarah (Brent) Ball of Scotts and Lacey (Adam) Bontrager of Mattawan; nieces: Chloee Bontrager, Caitlin Bontrager, Monroe Bontrager and Brooke Ball; nephew: Lawson Ball; his daughter and light of his life: Dylaney; the love of his life: Chelsey and her siblings: Gracie, Bella and Dunken; aunts: Beth Bell of Sherwood and Janet Hart of Sturgis; uncles: Marc (Lori) West of Elkhart and Bill (Tammy) West of Jones and his best friend: Shay Hart.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Leonard and Barbara Klawinski and Donald and Norma West; aunt: Renee Klawinski and uncle: Kevin Davis.
In accordance with family wishes cremation has taken place. A private family celebration of life and interment of the remains will take place at Matteson Township Cemetery in Bronson at a later date.
The Hackman Family Funeral Homes of Sturgis is entrusted with the arrangements.
The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Cole “Bubby” Klawinski’s memory consider Mental Health America, 500 Montgomery Street, Suite 820, Alexandria, VA 22314.
We encourage relatives and friends to share memories and condolences at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
