Steve M. Klump

"Boys, I had a great run!"

Mr. Klump proudly served his country in all three components of the United States Air Force for over 22 years. A navigator and pilot by trade, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, sailing, diving, motorcycles and traveling the world. He was the best friend a man could have--an immense spirit with an even bigger sense of humor. He lived life to the fullest, with his loving wife, Camille by his side.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Tony and Jim Klump.

Surviving are his loving wife, of six years, Camille Klump of Swansea, Ill.; his parents, Raymond and Jane Klump of Crestview, Kentucky; a step-daughter, Chebioam Vieira; his brother, John Klump, of Fort Thomas, Kentucky; his sisters, Carol (Brian) Rieger, of Cold Spring, Kentucky, Jeanne (Mark) Cooper of Independence, Kentucky, and Kathy (Ken) Meyer, of Blanchester, Ohio; many nieces and nephews, and his countless Air Force family and friends.

Memorials are appreciated to Habitat for Humanity in his name. Condolences may also be expressed online at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com.

Visitation: Friends may call from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, January 12, 2013, at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Illinois.

Funeral: Services will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, January 12, 2013, at the funeral home. A reception will follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 5420 Old Collinsville, Rd., Fairview Heights, Illinois. Also, a Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at St. Joseph Church, Cold Spring, Kentucky at 11:00AM. A reception will follow in the Activity Center under the old school building.