John W. (Jack) Klyn

John W. (Jack) Klyn, 84, died February 15, 2018 with his wife by his side at their home in Sarasota, Florida. He leaves his wife of 41 years, Judith A. (Krall) Klyn; his son, Robert W. Klyn (Mary Ann); his daughter, Deborah K. Tomazin (Barry); his daughter, Mary Katherine Mager; his daughter, Maureen A. Zika (Jeff); his son Matthew J. Klyn (Elizabeth); his stepdaughters Cheryl A. Tattonetti, Angela M. Untisz, Christine A. Untisz (deceased), Catherine J. Iovine (Mike); sixteen grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his brother Gerard C. Klyn (Jerry) and his sister Carol Anne Klyn (Sister Mary Claudia).

Born and raised in Mentor, Ohio, the son of Gerard K. and Alice (Johnson) Klyn, he was a longtime resident of Perry, Ohio before moving to Sarasota, Florida. From a young age, Jack was involved in the family’s businesses, Gerard K. Klyn Nurseries, Inc. and Klyn’s Garden Center, in Mentor Ohio. He graduated from Gilmour Academy High School in 1951, and attended The University of Notre Dame. After serving in the Army, Jack returned home to raise a family and work alongside his father and brother. In the mid 1960’s Jack moved the mentor based nursery to Perry Ohio, where he continued the business as Owner and CEO of Klyn Nurseries, Inc. until his death. Those who knew him, knew he had beautiful baby-blue eyes, a wonderful sense of humor, a kind heart and could whip up a mean breakfast at the drop of a hat. He will be truly missed.

A funeral mass will be held at the Epiphany Cathedral in Venice, Florida at 10 a.m. on February 22. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in his memory to the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland, 2600 Lander Road, Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124. Phone: (440) 449-1200.