George John Klug

Commander, U.S. Navy

George John Klug was born in 1921 in Almena, WI, to Adam and Catherine Klug. He and 10 siblings were raised on the family crop and dairy farm.

After attending the Teachers College in Wisconsin, he was admitted to the U.S. Naval Academy as a member of the Class of 1946. He graduated as an Ensign in 1945 during an accelerated wartime curriculum that condensed 4-years of study into 3. He later received his Master of Science degree in Management from the Naval Post Graduate School at Monterey, CA.

He began his active duty with his background in Engineering Management, first on surface ships, and then developed his expertise in submarine warfare and repair. Commands in the Navy included Commanding Officer of the USS Bashaw (1957-59), Submarine Repair Officer on the Pacific ASW Staff, and Staff Member at the Bureau of Ships in Washington, DC.

Following his retirement in 1967 after 22 years in the Navy, he continued his Naval Engineering work in the private sector, including 13 years with Westinghouse at their Deep Ocean Engineering Facility in Annapolis, MD. George then managed the planning and construction for expansion of the Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, MD.

Always the willing manager, he served for many years as President of his beloved community of Ulmstead Estates in Arnold, MD, and was responsible for design and implementation of their docks, remodel of their Barn/Community Center, and he developed their master plan for growth and financial viability.

George will always be remembered for his love of gardening, bowling, stock trading, and most of all being the loving husband and patriarch of his family. This thoughtful, generous family pillar will leave such a void...

Commander George John Klug died peacefully with his family surrounding him on 25 September 2011. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Audrey Lou (Hudson) Klug, in 2008.

George was the proud father of son Gary B. Klug (Vera) of Glen Burnie, MD, and daughters Nancy Jo Klug of Charleston, SC, and Marilyn Klug Gallagher (Thomas) of West Chester, PA. He also cherished his two granddaughters, Jennifer Vaccaro (Charles) and Kristine Schaum (the late Christopher), as well as great grandchildren, Mason, Natalie, and Madelaina. Surviving family also includes brothers Carl, Augie (Lynn), Paul (Marilyn), Lawrence (Merle), and many nieces and nephews. Siblings Joseph, John, Ade, William, Leo, and Marie preceded him in death.

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