Michael Lee Klement, 73, of La Porte, Ind. passed away peacefully at 8:20 a.m. Monday, June 22, 2020 at his home.
He was born Oct. 7, 1946 in La Porte to Joseph and Wilma (Zook) Klement.
Michael loved classic country western music, The Gaithers and Lawrence Welk. He was also a daily home contestant of “Let’s Make a Deal” and “The Price is Right.” He loved all animals. Friends and family would send him pictures of farm animals and newborns for him to enjoy. Michael loved visiting zoos and was a zoo parent to animals in zoos across the USA. Michael lived a simple life, being a happy fellow with a happy disposition.
Survivors include his two siblings, Sharon and Greg (Mary Jo) Klement; niece and nephew, Allison and Joe Klement; and adopted sister, Sandy Drnek, all of La Porte.
Preceding him in death were his parents.
Cremation will take place. There will be no service.
Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte (219) 362-3100 is handling the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Washington Park Zoo, 115 Lake Shore Dr., Michigan City, Ind. 46360 in memory of Michael Lee Klement.
The family would like to extend a thank you to caregivers Jamie S., Kaitlyn, Jamie R., Adrienne, Tobi, Heather and Nannie for the love, care and attention they gave Michael through the years.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com,