Warren Lee Klugman

Warren Lee Klugman born November 26, 1929 in Ottawa, Illinois died August 25, 2025. Second son of Eleda Hassley Klugman and Robert George Klugman. Raised in Ottawa, IL. Attended Purdue University, class of 1951, on a Naval ROTC Scholarship. Predeceased by parents, brothers Robert Klugman and Dale Klugman.

Survived by wife of 69 years Janet Young Klugman, sister Eleda Kaminky, children David (Jane McCormick) of Bay Village, OH, Lynn (Patrick Livengood) of Medina, OH, Laura (James Sayler) of Berea, OH, grandchildren Kaitlyn, Hallie, Elaine, Claire, Molly, Garrett, great grandchildren Madilyn, Mason, Milaina, Davis, Margaret, Cameron, Cole, Zachary, Eli, Sophia, Greta, Edwin, Maisie, and Graham.

After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Warren served for three years as an officer in the U.S. Navy serving aboard the USS Perry as chief engineer.

Warren married Janet on August 11, 1956. They moved to Middleburg Hts. in 1965 when he accepted a job at the Ceilcote Company as a professional engineer. Working for Ceilcote, Warren invented the Ionizing Wet Scrubber which is still manufactured and sold today to reduce air pollution from industrial smoke stacks in the chemical processing industry. His work in air pollution control twice earned the John C. Vaaler Award for development of a unique air pollution control device and improved the health of people around the globe.

Warren enjoyed his Middleburg Hts. home with Janet for 60 years. He made many friends in the area, participated in a monthly book club and a discussion group which hosted a diverse assortment of guest speakers. He helped his children renovate their homes and built unique and ingenious toys for his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Always quick with a smile he enjoyed nothing more than the company of family, working in the yard, and puttering in his workshop.

Contributions in memory of Warren suggested to The Education Foundation https://www.educationfoundationberea.org/friends or the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption info@davethomasfoundation.org.

Warren’s memorial service will be Wednesday, September 10 at 5:00 pm at the United Methodist Church of Berea. A meal and an opportunity to visit with the family to follow. 

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