Claus McKenney (1958

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This memorial website was created with love by Gabby in memory of her father, Claus McKenney who was born in Germany on June 06, 1958 and passed away on December 23, 2005 at the age of 47. Friends and family are invited to leave messages and light candles.

CHINCOTEAGUE - Claus Dieter McKenney, 47, died unexpectedly at his home in Chincoteague, Virginia. Dec. 23, 2005. He was born June 6,1958, in Viernheim, Germany. He was a loving father, son, brother and uncle. He had many accomplishments in his life. He graduated from Kecoughtan High School in Hampton. He joined the United States Air Force and proudly served his country from 1976-1984. He was stationed at Loring Air Force Base in Maine and at the American Air Force base in Munich, Germany. He was a member of the Mason Lodge. He worked at a variety of radio stations as a radio engineer in Hampton and Virginia Beach, and also worked at NASA Air Station at Wallop Island. Claus loved the ocean and scuba diving. He was involved with the Chincoteague Fire Department and Chincoteague Horse Rescue program. He is preceded in death by his grandmother and grandfather, Sabine and Johann Kiss of Viernheim, Germany, and an uncle, Hans Koob of Viernheim, Germany. He is survived by a loving daughter, Gabrielle McKenney of Newport News; his loving mother, Margot Bunger and her husband, Leonard Bunger, of Hampton; sisters, Sandy Dunn and her husband, James W. Dunn of Frederick, Maryland; Susie Fleming of Kileen, Texas; his aunt, Helene Koob, of Viernheim, Germany; close cousin, Wolfgang Koob and wife; all his nieces and nephews, and friends who will miss him dearly. His family will greatly miss him, will always love him, and cherish the memories forever. A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m., Dec. 29 at Jefferson United Methodist Church in Jefferson, Md. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Department, Attn: Chief Lewis, P.O Box 691, Chincoteague, Va. 23336. Funeral arrangements Fox Funeral Home, Chincoteague.
Obituary written by Claus' sister, Sandy Dunn. Published in the Daily Press Newport News VA on 12/28/2005.

Dad
(by Judy Burnette )

Dad...so many images come to mind
whenever I speak your name;
It seems without you in my life
things have never been the same.

What happened to those lazy days
when I was just a child;
When my life was consumed in you
in your love, and in your smile.

What happened to all those times
when I always looked to you;
No matter what happened in my life
you could make my gray skies blue.

Dad, some days I hear your voice
and turn to see your face;
Yet in my turning...it seems
the sound has been erased.

Dad, who will I turn to for answers
when life does not make sense;
Who will be there to hold me close
when the pieces just don't fit.

Oh, Dad, if I could turn back time
and once more hear your voice;
I'd tell you that out of all the dads
you would still be my choice.

Please always know I love you
and no one can take your place;
Years may come and go
but your memory will never be erased.

Today, Jesus, as You are listening
in your home above;
Would you go and find my dad
and give him all my love.

Tributes and Condolences

to my loving uncle / Jacqueline Cooney (2nd neice )
To my family and my favorite uncle my love goes out to all of u and i'm sorry for ur loss as well as mine. Uncle clause was my favorite uncle and I loved spending time with him when I was little and still wish he was her to see me grow up. I al...

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Just wanted you to know / Tears In VA (Gabby's mommy )
Claus...you are sooooo loved. More than you ever knew. I'll see you in heaven.

Happy Anniversary / Tears In Virginia (Gabby's mommy )

My Brother / Sandy Dunn (Sister)
I read all the things about Claus and am so proud that he is my brother. My family is going through a hard time and in the words written about him somehow brings me some comfort that he had such good friends that remember times shared with him....

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memories / Dave Hockenberry (a.f. buddy )
I have just returned from our former friends house, Quentin Ramsay. talking about olden days over the weekend.claus,was an old friend of mine and quent's.claus came to loring and was a truly good friend to all of us who lived and pl...

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♥ you / Gabrielle McKenney (Daughter)

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He will be missed / Mare Carmody (former co worker, friend )

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Wow - I thought of of Claus just last night / Steve Johnston (Had a lot of fun working together )

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Valentine / Tears In Virginia (Gabby's Mommy )

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I believe / Gabrielle Mckenney (Daughter)

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I miss you... / Tears In Virginia (Gabby's mommy )

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jheimerl@whro.org / John Heimerl (Friend, fellow engineer )

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Gabby... / Jerry Brown (Co-Worker)

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Here's to a great dad / Randy Brooks (Co-worker)

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jmoreau2@cox.net / Jeff Moreau (former co-worker )

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Memorial Candles

	Gabrielle McKenney lit a candle on 10/06/2009: "It's been getting better. One more year away from graduation. I hope your proud of me. I love you."

	Matthew Gardner lit a candle on 05/01/2009: "I never did get the pleasure of meeting you, but Gabby talks of your memories constantly, and I love hearing them."

	MOM Bunger lit a candle on 12/31/2008: "I miss you very much son Love always Mom"

	Gabrielle McKenney lit a candle on 12/09/2008: "I miss you Daddy<3"

	Bianka Coleman lit a candle on 04/09/2008: "i love you gabby and im sorry for what has happend here ! <3"

	.. lit a candle on 03/22/2008: "Glücklicher Jahrestag C. Ich liebe Dich."

	Katie Dunn lit a candle on 02/14/2008: "happy vanitines day miss you so much katie"

	Sandy Dunn lit a candle on 02/06/2008: "I found some pictures of you and had good memories. I miss you, and can think about the good times. Love, Sandy"

	Michael McMullan lit a candle on 02/04/2008: "Thank you Claus for all you did for me and your influences on me. Thank you for being you! MAC"

	D. lit a candle on 01/18/2008: "One of those days today. I'm missing you so much. :("

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