Avon, NY: At age 43, Jason passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2022 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA. He was born in Rochester NY on May 17, 1978 to parents Paul and Patricia (Halpin) Klemmer. He was predeceased by his mother Patricia Ann “Patty” Klemmer in 2017 and grandparents, Theodore and Marie Halpin & Allan and Vera Klemmer, and his cousin Matt Halpin. Survived by his beloved son Liam Klemmer, father Paul Klemmer, and sister Erika Edwards (Kyle); nephews, Cole and Grayson Towery and Henry Edwards. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends including Jamie Yates.
Jason was a beloved member of the Avon Community with a work ethic and passion for friends and family that brought tremendous joy to all he touched. Jason worked at his family business Dugan Creek Lumber where he and his Dad, Sister, Dusty Preston and crew built it into a Western New York timber powerhouse. Jason also had a second business, LivCo Tree company, that he operated with his close friend Matt Sattora. Jason built a brotherhood out of cousins and friends who adored him. His cousins Josh, Andy, Lizzy, Lauren, and Teddy had an inseparable bond that all are grateful for. Jason’s ability to bring people together and celebrate the success of his friends and family brought great joy to all. Jason had a gift in generating great political and thought invoking conversation that left all in admiration of his wit and charm. Jason was passionate about the outdoors to include family trips to Canada, hunting, fishing, and priceless time with his family at their cabin on the family farm and cottage on Conesus Lake. By far Jason’s greatest joy was spending time with his son, Liam.
Family and friends may call on Friday, February 11 th , from 3-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Livonia NY. Jason’s funeral Mass will be held at 1pm on Saturday, February 12 th , at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 95 Prospect Street, Avon, NY. Burial will follow at Oatka Cemetery, Scottsville, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his memory to his son Liam Klemmer, C/O Erika Edwards, 327 West River Road, Caledonia, NY 14423. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Many years ago, I was Jason’s teacher at St. Agnes, Avon. He was a delightful student – and remembered well by me.All these years I had never seen Jason again until just a few months ago. I was leading a hike of senior citizen ladies on the Lehigh Valley Trail off East Henrietta Road. As we arrived at the trail, I noticed a large truck working in the small parking lot on tree trimming. I approached a gentleman working with a chain saw to ask him about the availability of the space for parking. It was Jason. Though we had not seen each other since he was in 6th grade, I recognized him- those blue eyes – immediately. It was a joy seeing him. I am glad we had that moment.
To the Klemmer Family – I am so sorry about Jason, it is a great loss to the community and to your family. My thoughts are with you all and I hope that you can find peace in these hard times. Take care of yourselves and my sympathy to you all.
Dear Mr. Klemmer, Erika and Liam, and Matt Sattora
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your loved ones at this most devastating time with the passing of “Klemmer”.We knew him and Liam thru our nephew Matt Sattora. Klemmer was always a welcome guest at the Sattora (Jerry & Annie) Family house on Conesus Lake and it was great to have him take Matt on as an employee/partner in the LivCo Tree business. He was truly a great guy!
We will keep you in our hearts during the coming months and send much love to all of you. Matt, our deepest sympathy to you at the loss of such a great friend. We love you. Love, Sue & Gary Wadams