Loinburger

[rah]

May he RIP

[Dinner]

His user profile says "Last Activity August 27, 2017". So I guess ghosts are using the internet now

Maybe a family member going through his stuff trying to close up his affairs?

[Dinner]

I saw that, too, but he does have an obit. ****, I'm really going to miss him.

Do you have a link to Kevin's obit?

[The Mad Monk]

Maybe a family member going through his stuff trying to close up his affairs?

That was my thinking.

[The Mad Monk]

Obituary:

• My Life Story
• Kevin Cleereman, 37, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Boise on July 25, 2017. He was born on July 4, 1980 in Elk Grove Village, IL, the second son of James and Joanne (Clerc) Cleereman.
  During his formative years, Kevin and his family lived in the Chicago suburbs, primarily Glen Ellyn, IL. There he attended Ben Franklin Elementary and Hadley Middle schools. Competing in soccer, track and chess brought him pleasure during those years. While in high school, he came to discover and develop his interests in forensics, chorus and theatre thanks to the encouragement of several of his high school teachers, especially Deb Barber. During those years, we were very surprised when Kevin sang an A cappella solo in the opening act of the school play Animal Farm. That was typical of Kevin; always amazing and amusing us with his unique and unpredictable personality.
  Kevin graduated from Glenbard West High School in 1998 and was a National Merit scholarship winner. He attended Wittenberg University in Springfield, OH and received his Bachelors in Computer Science in 2001. He went on to receive his Master’s degree from Wright State University in Dayton, OH in Artificial Intelligence and completed coursework toward his PhD.
  In 2012, Kevin joined his parents in moving from Ohio to Boise where his brother Brian, sister-in-law Katie and nieces Ruby and Evie were living. The past five years were special for us. We were together and able to share holidays, celebrations, and to explore this beautiful area of the United States. Kevin especially adored his two nieces and pictures of the three of them reflect this. “Uncle” was a presence in their lives.
  Some of our fondest memories of Kevin will include sitting around campfires during our camping trips; hikes; cuddling up to our grey cat Libby; playing Scrabble (by the modified Cleereman rules); and Fourth of July Birthday celebrations with fresh berry pie.
  Kevin excelled at his chosen profession of Computer Science and took great pride in performing a stellar job. Most recently, he was a Senior Software Engineer involved in development of high performance in-memory software with the Terracotta R&D department of Software AG USA Inc.
  He was a loving, gifted, generous, complex and intelligent man. We were all blessed and honored to be a part of his life for 37 years. We will all greatly miss Kevin and the joy he brought us.
  Kevin is survived by his parents, Joanne and Jim; brother, Brian; sister-in-law, Katie; nieces, Ruby and Evie; and his Grandmother, Janet (Christiansen) Clerc. He is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his Grandparents, Kenneth and Grace Cleereman; Grandfather, Eugene (Jack) Clerc; and his cousin, Katie Swank.
  The funeral service will begin at 10:00 AM on August 8, 2017 preceded by a gathering at 9:00. Both the gathering and the funeral service will be at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Idaho City. Following the service, family and friends are invited to Hilltop Station (12342 E Highway 21, Boise) for fellowship, memory sharing, and enjoying Kevin’s favorite restaurant. Please dress comfortably as Kevin would and avoid suits and ties.
  Funeral services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home and Cremation, Meridian, 208-888-5833. Remembrances may be left for the family at www.AccentFuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Kevin’s name to one of the following:
  Gateway House, 2232 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
  The Idaho Youth Ranch, 5465 W. Irving St., Boise, ID 83706 where Kevin volunteered as a math tutor.

http://www.accentfuneral.com/lifesto...Name=Cleereman

[-Jrabbit]

Wow. Shocking news.

RIP, Loinburger.

[Garth Vader]

WTH

[Dinner]

I remember him mentioning he was moving to Idaho but I never realized it was to be closer to his extended family. I had just assumed it was for work or something. When I met him that one time he was still living in Ohio and, I think, working for the government.

37 is really young to go.

[Dinner]

Why did they ask for donations to Gateway House in Cincinnati? Their website says it is assisted living for men with alcohol or drug rehab. Did he volunteer there or did he recover from a substance abuse issue?

[Ben Kenobi]

God dammit, loin.

RIP.

[BlackCat]

Way too young.

RIP

[Elok]

Why did they ask for donations to Gateway House in Cincinnati? Their website says it is assisted living for men with alcohol or drug rehab. Did he volunteer there or did he recover from a substance abuse issue?

Or maybe he just felt particularly bad for guys who start seeing goblins after eight hours without a hit. My wife and I donate to prison ministries, and neither of us has ever done anything that might even theoretically land us in jail. Were you expecting The Dickgirl Fund?

[Dinner]

Part of me kind of did.

I am sure he didn't like all of our online interactions but I am still sorry to see him go. It seems like we have more members checking out then posting these days. :/

[Kidlicious]

[ricketyclik]

I'll miss him. His posts were hilarious, and he was clearly very, very smart.