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Oct 13th, 1964 - Mar 28th, 2016
Private services will be held
Kaelin Lee Colclasure, age 51, died Monday, March 28, 2016.
He was born October 13, 1964, in Effingham to Keith and Sandra (Schoonover) Colclasure, and was first married to Davlyn (Krems) Colclasure. He was later married to Karen Leshner.
Kaelin’s early interest in computers led to positions as senior Software Engineer and Chief Architect at a number of companies, including Apple, Inc. His philanthropic efforts focused on the importance of education in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math. Kaelin served in the U.S. Air Force as a programmer/analyst, and he earned a degree in Computer Science from McKendree University.
He is survived by his sons: Nicholas Lee Colclasure of Troy, New York and Markus David Colclasure of Carbondale; stepdaughters: Rebecca, Allison, and Jennifer Payne; mother: Sandra Schoonover of Louisville; and a brother: Daniel Chitwood of Flora. He was preceded in death by his father: Keith Colclasure.
Services for Kaelin Colclasure will be held privately. Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora is assisting the family with arrangements. The family encourages memorial gifts in Kaelin’s name be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (www.nami.org). To share a memory or condolence with the family, please visit www.frankandbright.com.
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Sorry for your loss my thoughts are with everyone.
Lived in Flora until '59, Good friend of Keith and recall couple of conversations how proud he was of Kaelin. I credit Keith with helping me as Lab partner in a couple of classes in High School. Also, enjoyed he and I painting the family home one summer there north of Xenia. As I recall took several weeks. I have a couple of pictures of Keith from those days if family interested. E-Mail : [email protected]
Prayers.
I'm so sorry to hear this. How very sad.
Took me right back to the day Kaelin and my daughter were born Oct 13,1964. Prayers to you and Kaelins family.
Kaelin's passing is a loss for us all. I'm glad that I knew him and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
To Sandra and All of Kaelin's family: My heart is so so sad and my Deepest sympathy is extended to all of you. Kaelin was an special part of my early childhood. The school bus would drop Kaelin off at my grandparents' house, Lee & Roxie Wattles, to wait for his mom to pick him up after work. I frequently rode that bus to stay there also, especially during farming season. Having no brothers or sisters it was nice having someone around my age for company. In checking old yearbooks, this could have been at least through Kaelin's 4th grade year. He was a few months older than I, in the class ahead of me, and such a kind and quiet soul. Throughout the years I would also see him in his grandparents' yard, just down the road from my house in Louisville. I was so happy and proud to learn of all his accomplishments. Please know I and my family are praying that God will shower you with comfort at this tragic time, and give you peace and strength for each tomorrow. May God Bless You Always. Peace, Love and Prayers Kaelin.
We served in the USAF together. I remember Kaelin as a good man and a good friend, and I'm stunned that he passed. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Sandy so sorry to hear about Kaelin. Prayers are with your and your families.
So sorry to hear. So sad. Just to young.
I found this page while attempting to reconnect with Kaelin. My deepest condolences. Kaelin gave me my first job, and taught me a lot. I will miss him.
Kaelin was a stellar software engineer (we worked together at Talarian) and in every way I observed, just a solid, honest, good person. I learned a lot from him and am saddened to hear of his passing; may his family and friends always have fond remembrances.
I had worked with Kaelin many years ago in California and was my mentor - I learned a great deal from him. He was very bright, yet very humble and kind individual.
I will never forget the nights we snuck out and rode our bicycles through the Michigan countryside, or the weekend long camp-outs/D&D games we played under the big hickory tree on the property of my childhood home. We had only just reconnected when I was informed of his untimely passing. You were a great friend back in my high school days, and are still sorely missed to this day. R.I.P buddy.
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