He enlisted in the Navy following his graduation and was a Veteran of the Korean War. He would later earn his Masters Degree from Syracuse University in Forestry. Harold worked for Scott Paper, Central Maine Power and Dirigo Partners. He was a longtime member of the First Congregational Church in Waterville, serving as Sunday School Teacher and Deacon throughout earlier years. Harold loved the outdoors, fishing, football, and most of all spending time with his family at his camp on Moosehead or the yearly reunions at Sunset Beach, NC.
Harold is predeceased by his wife Jean, his son Andrew Klaiber, his daughter Ruthanne Klaiber, his grandson Michael Klaiber, and his two brothers Morton and Arnold Klaiber. He is survived by his sons, Clyde and Kelly Klaiber, and Paul and Carole Klaiber; his daughter-in-law Kelly Klaiber; his sister Carol Grace; his grandchildren, Amy (Nate) Herbert, Courtney Klaiber, Thomas Klaiber, Jeremy Klaiber, Danielle (Mark) Legere, Nicholas (Amanda) Klaiber, Kristin (Patrick) Fitzgerald, and Heidi (Charlie) Klaiber- Judkins. Harold also leaves behind his 10 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 11 at NOON at Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street in Waterville. Please visit www.VeilleuxFuneralHome.com to share your memories and condolences with Harold's family.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Beacon Hospice through:
Amedisys Foundation
384 American Way, Suite A
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
