Dale A. Klappenbach

Dale A. Klappenbach, age 71, passed away unexpectedly of heart failure on September 18, 2014. Dale was born in Lewiston, Idaho and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1961.

He graduated from the University of Idaho in 1966 with a Bachelor of Architecture. He moved to Seattle where he began his long career as an architect, opening his own firm, Klappenbach Architects, in 1987. During this time he worked on hundreds of projects involving the design and construction of school facilities in the State of Washington.

Dale was a long time resident of Mercer Island and recently moved to Snoqualmie Ridge with his wife, Carol. He is also survived by his mother, Edna, his brother, Karl, his sister, Frances, and their families of Lewiston, Idaho, his son, Joel, daughter-in-law, Becky, and three grandchildren, Oscar, Eli & Ruby, of Sudbury, MA, his daughter, Kristine Drango, son-in-law, Bart, and two granddaughters, Lexie & Molly, of Snoqualmie, WA.

He loved his family and his work as an architect and brightened our days with his love and good humor. A private family celebration of life was held in Lewiston, Idaho.

In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to Seattle King County Habitat for Humanity, the American Heart Association or your charity of choice.