Obituary
Ken Klotz, age 79 passed away from cancer on May 14, 2022, at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland. He was born on December 24, 1942 in New York City to Charles Klotz and Lillian Hirsch Klotz.
Ken married Barbara in 1965 in Verona, New Jersey. Their wedding was filled with youth, joy, and laughter, a huge wedding cake, and was the start of many adventures. They were happily married for 56 years.
Ken grew up in New York City and Bloomfield, New Jersey. He graduated from Bloomfield High. He went on to attend Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York where he was the president of the Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) fraternity. He described his college experience with stories of hunting and mountains of snow. He transferred to The College of Insurance in New York City where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration. Shortly after graduation he ventured out on his own to start Klotz and Brick Associates Insurance which he and Barbara ran for 30 years. He moved on to become a real estate developer and property manager in Baltimore, Maryland.
He was a member of The Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club in New Jersey and The Annapolis Yacht Club. He enjoyed sailing, fishing and shooting. He received many awards for his sailboat racing skills on the 5 sailboats he owned over the span of many years. The last boat was named Destination, a 50 ft racer. His awards include: First Place in the Sail for Sight Regatta, the Annapolis to Bermuda race, Best in Fleet Harbor Hospital Race, First Place Baltimore Harbor Race, Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club No Light Series-First place. He was a volunteer coach for the Naval Academy sailing program. After retirement, Ken became a gourmet chef for his wife and friends, featuring paella or the authentic Bouillabaisse that took two days to make. He enjoyed shooting with his group of buddies. During Spring and Summer days you could find him in the community organized garden. His tomatoes, lettuce, and vegetables were bountiful and delicious. He often brought his grandchildren there to share in his joy of gardening.
Ken is survived by his wife, Barbara, of Odenton, Maryland; son, Richard (Hedy) Klotz of Potomac, MD; daughter, Dr. Deborah (Robert) Klotz Schlossberg of Bethesda, MD; grandchildren, Jade, Everett, Carter, and Bennett; sister, Cindy Klotz; niece, Kate Schulman; and Deb's dog, Dharma.
Services at Sol Levinson's Chapel, 8900 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208, on Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 at 12:00 pm. Interment Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery on Berrymans Lane. Please omit flowers. In a show of support, you may make a contribution to the American Cancer Society. The family will be in mourning at 3107 Sweet Flag Court, Odenton, MD 21113, Immediately following the interment, with a service at 7pm and receiving Wednesday between 12pm and 8pm, with a service at 7pm.
Arrangements by Sol Levinson. www.sollevinson.com