Biography

Charles Stewart Klager of Boca Raton passed away Saturday, November 9, 2013. He was born December 9, 1952 to the late Roy and Kathryn Klager. He was a veteran graduating from Wentworth Military Academy, afterwards joining the 101st Airborne and becoming a Captain in the Rangers. He received his Bachelor's degree from FAU. Stewart married Lizabeth B. Klager in 1987, settling down in Boca Raton. Stewart was a beloved teacher at Spanish River High, where he taught Psychology, Sociology, and Law Studies for 28 years as well as an admired counselor at American Heritage Sports Camp for 21 years. His passion for instilling a life-long love of learning influenced countless students over the years. Never one to sit idly by, Stewart could always be found fishing, biking along Delray Beach or working on his remodeling business. A loving husband and father, a dedicated teacher and friend, Stewart will be sorely missed and fondly remembered by many. Stewart is survived by his wife, Liz Klager, his two children Shane Klager of Savannah, GA and Skylar Klager of Boston, MA, and his siblings, Chris (George) Hoge of Overland Park, KS, Vance (Lana) Klager and Mary Klager of Wichita, KS. A Scholarship fund has been established in memory of Stewart. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: SRCHS Foundation. Put Stewart Klager in the memo line of the check and mail to; Spanish River Community High School Foundation, 5100 Jog Road, Boca Raton, FL 33496. (561-241-2200) A funeral service will be held 5pm Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Ascension Catholic Church, 7250 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33487. Arrangements by Gary Panoch Funeral Home and Cremations of Boca Raton, 6140 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33487. 561-997-8580 www.gpanochfunerals.com

A Scholarship fund has been established in memory of Stewart. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: SRCHS Foundation. Put Stewart Klager in the memo line of the check and mail to; Spanish River Community High School Foundation, 5100 Jog Road, Boca Raton, FL 33496. (561-241-2200)