Lynn D Klinger, age 68, of Orwigsburg Center, formerly of Valley View, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

He was born on Wednesday, April 11, 1951, in Pottsville, a son of the late Arthur E Klinger and the late Mildred A Schwartz Klinger.

He was a 1969 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.

Lynn had worked at Johnson and Baillee Shoe Co, Muskin Shoe Co, Hollingers, and Light Artistry.

He was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View; where he served as usher.

He was also a member of the Tri-Valley JC's and the former Valley View Fire Company. Lynn was the Honorable Mayor of Orwigsburg Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by a sister in law, Lynnette Klinger.

He is survived by two brothers, Stephen M Klinger and his wife Beverly of Valley View and Karl E Klinger of Allentown; two nephews, Jason L Klinger and Adam J Klinger both of Allentown; two nieces, Danielle E Klinger-Grumbine of Harrisburg and Erika S Thomas of Nutley, NJ; and a great nephew, Benjamin L Grumbine.

Funeral services will be held at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at 2:00 pm, with Rev. Duane Bardo officiating.

A viewing will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Sunday at the funeral home.

Burial will be made in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Valley View.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .