Walter Klarin

August 24, 1920 - January 26, 2017

Walter Klarin, age 96, passed away on January 26, 2017 in Columbus, OH. Preceded in death by his wife, Fran in 2004; his parents, Aaron and Ida Klarin; brothers, Max Klarin, Melvin Klarin and Samuel Klarin; sister, Blanche Salzman. He is survived by his daughters, Ruth (Perry) Silverman and Marcie (Stuart) Gold; son, Josh Klarin; grandchildren, Aaron (Sarah) Silverman, Rachel Silverman (Thomas Combs), Seth, Sam and Ben Klarin, Jaime and Max Gold; great grandson, Ethan Silverman. Walt was born and raised in Dayton and served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. He was President of The Klarin Company in Dayton, retired in 1972 and moved to Columbus in 1981. Beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, he will be missed by all who knew him. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Sunday, January 29 at Riverview Cemetery, 1809 W. Schantz Ave. Dayton. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, January 29 at Temple Israel, 5419 E. Broad St. , Columbus. Shiva will be observed on Sunday evening at the home of Marcie and Stuart Gold at 6:00pm, on Monday and Tuesday at the home of Ruth and Perry Silverman at 6:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory are preferred to Zusman Community Hospice, the ASPCA or Temple Israel.