Clint L. Naftzger

Clint Naftzger, 58, of Columbia, MO passed away on Sunday, October 26th in Columbia with his family by his side. Friends and family may gather on Saturday, November 1st from 3:30-5:30pm at Memorial Funeral Home 1217 Business Loop 70 West Columbia, MO.

Clint was born, July 1, 1967, in Chardon, OH and graduated from Rittman High School in Rittman, OH in 1985. He was living in Florida at the time he was introduced to Kathy, and they were later married on September 30, 2006, in Marshall, MO. They lived in Marshall, where he worked remodeling homes, for several years before moving to Columbia. He was talented at woodworking and enjoyed fishing at Truman Lake in Warsaw. He was a big fan of the Pittsburg Steelers and The Ohio State Buckeyes. Clint was also a funny and kind man, always ready to help anyone who needed something.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Naftzger; children, Rachel Naftzger of Benton, ME, James (Heather) McConnell of Chetopa, KS, and Michael Piechoinski of Belton, MO; siblings, Heather (Clarence) Baker of Carrollton, OH, Cash (Gina) Naftzger of Port Washington, OH, Clay Naftzger of Akron, OH, Kenny (Regan) Henry of Canton, OH, and Janine Mark of Springfield, OR; grandchildren, Cher, Katie, and Isiah; father, Larry Klein of Carrollton, OH; sister and brother-in-law, Jeff (Ginger) Stull; many nieces and nephews, a loving extended family, and his dogs, Max and Molly. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Klein; and a brother, Rusty Naftzger.

Memorial contributions can be made to homeless shelters or your local animal shelter.

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