He was born on July 30, 1921 in Shippensburg, PA, son of the late John and Evalyn Kluge. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Cara Shaw.
John was retired from General Electric Corporation, and was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the Lyn Dan Heights Ruitan Club.
Survivors include three daughters, Martha B. Harry, Yvonne K. Ernst, and Christina K Richards and her husband Dennis. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 pm on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel, Lynchburg, VA and on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Carlisle, PA. A graveside service will be held 11:30 am Tuesday at Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle, PA.