06/23/2026
In Loving Memory of Jack Stanley Klahm
October 16, 1952 – June 22, 2026
Jack Stanley Klahm, beloved husband, father, grandfather, businessman, mentor, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, at the age of 73 in Ocala, Florida.
Born on October 16, 1952, in Sacramento, California, Jack was the son of Heinz Richard Klahm and Charlys June Klahm. His early years took him on an extraordinary journey, living in American Samoa and later Hawaii, where he developed a love for adventure, hard work, and the people around him.
Jack graduated from the High School of American Samoa, now known as Samoana High School. He was an adventurer and athlete and was recognized as the Waterskiing Men's II Slalom Division and Overall Class Champion in 1985.
A visionary entrepreneur, Jack founded Klahm & Sons, Inc. in 1973 in Honolulu, Hawaii. In 1985, he relocated the business and his family to Ocala, Florida, where he continued to build a legacy of craftsmanship, integrity, and excellence. Over a remarkable 52-year career, Jack became one of the most respected figures in the ornamental metals industry.
As a dedicated member of the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association (NOMMA), Jack received numerous prestigious industry honors, including:
• Frank A. Kozik Award (2002)
• Clifford H. Brown Award (2009)
• Julius Blum Award (2016)
• Mitch Heitler Award for Excellence (1987, 2014, and 2018)
• More than 150 Ernest Weimann "Top Job" Awards
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Jack was known for his generosity, wisdom, and willingness to teach others. He took great pride in mentoring craftsmen and sharing the skills he had mastered throughout his life.
Jack was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Rebecca Gail Klahm, and a loving father and grandfather who always placed family above himself. He cherished time spent with those he loved and found great joy in watching his family grow.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Gail Klahm; his children and grandchildren, Thomas David Chandler, Jon Jason Anderson, Allie Hayden Chandler, Amelia “Mia” Rebecca Chandler, Genevieve Chandler, and Richard Allen Chandler III; along with many extended family members, friends, colleagues, and members of his church community.
Jack was preceded in death by his son, Richard Allen Chandler II.
A man of strong faith, Jack was an original and active member of Cross Pointe Church in Ocala, Florida. He also enjoyed traveling the world, having circumnavigated the globe twice, studying history, waterskiing, and pursuing his passion as an avid Porsche enthusiast through the Porsche Club of America.
Those who knew Jack will remember his kind heart, his unwavering dedication to family, his adventurous spirit, and his desire to help others succeed. His impact on the lives he touched and on the industry he loved will continue for generations.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Cross Pointe Church in Ocala, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorial donations be made to Cross Pointe Church in Ocala, Florida, in memory of Jack Klahm.
Cross Pointe Church
5494 SW 50th Ct,
Ocala, FL 34474
Though he will be deeply missed, Jack's legacy of faith, love, craftsmanship, and service will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
