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Title: Donald Klingbeil
Post by: Isk8NYC on November 15, 2018, 07:10:19 AM

I am very sad to announce that Donald Klingbeil passed away from injuries incurred in a car accident on November 13, 2018.  The skating community is shocked to lose such a talented, gentle man. 


As many members know, Don's father established Klingbeil Shoe Labs, which evolved into a beloved custom skate making business.  Upon Bill's retirement, Don continued his work until the business was sold to a Manhattan investor.  The skate line continues now under the "Avanta" name.

Title: Re: Donald Klingbeil
Post by: AgnesNitt on November 15, 2018, 02:25:18 PM

I am so sorry to hear that.

Title: Re: Donald Klingbeil
Post by: Isk8NYC on November 16, 2018, 08:56:45 AM

Arrangements/Tributes:  https://www.flinchandbruns.com/notices/Donald-Klingbeil
(There's a button on the left side of the page to turn off the music.)

Funeral home: Flinch & Bruns, Lynbrook, NY
Visitation: Sunday, 11/18 2-4pm, 7-9pm; Monday, 11/19 2-4pm, 7-9pm
Funeral: Tuesday, 11/20 10am -- Cathedral Church of the Intercessor, Malverne, NY