Darwin Dana Klinetob Jr

Darwin Dana Klinetob, Jr. Born – August 27, 1927 in Berwick, PA. Preceded in death by parents, Darwin and Lena Klinetob. Darwin moved to the North Shore of Chicago at age 13. He graduated from New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois in 1945. He then went on to graduate from Lake Forest University in Lake Forest, IL. Darwin was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity and was one of three individuals responsible for starting the “Phi Delt” Chapter at Lake Forest. In 1949, Darwin went to Art School in Paris, France at “The Academie Julian” and Alliance Francaise” for the French language, and traveled throughout Europe for one year. He particularly enjoyed riding his motor scooter on which he rode to and visited countless castles and museums in his time abroad. Upon returning to the states, he joined J. Walter Thompson Advertising agency. This was followed by 19 years with D’arcy Advertising. Throughout his 42 year career, he held positions including V. P., Account Supervisor and Media Director of several large advertising agencies, culminating with his final 16 working years as President of his own agency, “Klinetob Advertising, Inc.” In July of 1955, he married the true love of his life, Judith Doris Naujoks. Their marriage of 59 years was one of love, excitement and travel, having made 16 trips to Europe together. Their children are Marcia Lynne Klinetob of San Diego, CA and Darwin Christopher Klinetob of Austin, TX. For about 15 years, Darwin volunteered his advertising expertise by holding the position of Advertising/Marketing Director of the “Stroke Groups of Texas”. This organization held weekly meetings for stroke patients and their care givers. During his tenure, he helped the Stroke Groups of Texas grow from two weekly group meetings to 30 weekly groups. Having studied art in High School, College, and in Paris, Darwin was an accomplished artist, primarily in the medium of oil painting. Having painted many scenes in Europe, he found he had little time for art as he rose in the world of business, and stopped painting in 1949. Exactly fifty years later in 1999, he took up painting once more and did some of his finest works in retirement. Darwin excelled at a number of sports including wrestling, football, and track in both the High School and College level. He was arguably the #1 wrestler in his school and the only one in school history to successfully complete two consecutive, one armed push-ups. His favorite sport was skiing, having skied extensively in the U. S. and Europe including The Alp’s. He was a gifted water skier as well. One of his greatest passions in life was his love of Big Band Jazz music. From a young age, he played the drums and became a talented drummer and played in numerous jazz and Dixie Land groups. He even “sat-in” with a number of Jazz Greats in Chicago and St. Louis. He even had the opportunity to be heard on a few records over the years. Darwin was one of the finest people to walk this glorious earth and will be missed by his family and countless dear friends more than words can possibly say.

Darwin Dana Klinetob Jr

August 27, 1927 - October 8, 2014