Klaus Postler

HOLYOKE- Klaus Postler, 61, of Holyoke and Conway, MA passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at his studio in Conway. Klaus was born in Yonkers, NY on March 23, 1951, a son of the late Lynn (Walsh) and Edward Postler of Fairfield, CT. He was a graduate of UMass Amherst where he received his graduate and M.F.A. Degrees and was also awarded a MacDowell Colony Fellowship. He was an internationally exhibiting artist and curator. Klaus was a creative, loving and caring person who was almost always barefoot. In addition to his father, he is survived by his partner, Eileen Claveloux of Holyoke, MA; his brothers, Brian of Thetford, VT; Neal and his wife Patty of Denver, CO; Christopher and his wife Laura of Kings Beach, CA; his sister Kerry Hermann and her husband Hugh of Pomfret, VT. He also leaves many special nieces, nephews, grandnieces and a grandnephew to remember his gentle spirit. Klaus also left behind many beloved friends and extended family members who will miss him greatly. A celebration of Klaus life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, if friends desire memorial donations can be made in Klaus�s name to The Sierra Club, Sierra Club Donations, 85 Second St., 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105.Please visit www.messierfuneralhome.com for more details. A Messier Service.