Weber State University Athletics
Weber State mourns the passing of longtime radio voice Steve Klauke
6/11/2024 1:00:00 PM | Football, Athletics, Men's Basketball
Klauke tragically passed away Tuesday. He was the full-time voice of Wildcat Athletics since 2015.
Weber State Athletics mourns the sudden loss of Steve Klauke, the longtime radio voice of the Wildcats.Â
Klauke tragically passed away early Tuesday morning at the age of 69 following an auto-pedestrian accident.Â
Klauke was a legend in Utah sports broadcasting and was a three-time Utah Sportscaster of the Year. He was the full-time radio voice of Weber State Athletics since 2015, and filled in on numerous Wildcat games prior to that as well as Big Sky Tournament games. He broadcast over 400 Weber State football and men's basketball games.Â
He has been a part of broadcasting many classic Wildcat moments including Big Sky Championships in football and men's basketball, and NCAA Playoffs and tournament appearances. He has also served as a host for numerous Wildcat athletics functions, auctions, and events.Â
He recently retired as the longtime radio voice of the Salt Lake Bees. He was the original voice of the Bees, joining the team in 1994, and broadcast over 4,000 games in his 30 years calling games. He also filled in on several Utah Jazz games broadcasts and Major League Baseball games, as well as high school basketball and football games, numerous other events, and hosting multiple sports talk shows since moving to Utah 1991. He was a native of Chicago.Â
"I'm speechless. Weber State and Utah have lost one of the greatest sports broadcasters and one of the best individuals I've ever known," said Weber State Director of Athletics Tim Crompton. "On behalf of our entire athletics department and Wildcat fans, our hearts go out to his family. We were truly fortunate to have known Steve. This is a tragic loss."
"Very difficult to hear the news of Steve Klauke's death," said Weber State men's basketball head coach Eric Duft. "Over the last several years Steve had become a very good friend. His talent for calling games and professionalism in all situations made him a top-tier broadcaster. More than that, however, Steve was an incredibly good person. He will be missed. Weber State Basketball lost a family member and we will be praying for his family during this difficult time."
Steve leaves behind his wife Sue and two children Adam and Lisa.Â
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Klauke tragically passed away early Tuesday morning at the age of 69 following an auto-pedestrian accident.Â
Klauke was a legend in Utah sports broadcasting and was a three-time Utah Sportscaster of the Year. He was the full-time radio voice of Weber State Athletics since 2015, and filled in on numerous Wildcat games prior to that as well as Big Sky Tournament games. He broadcast over 400 Weber State football and men's basketball games.Â
He has been a part of broadcasting many classic Wildcat moments including Big Sky Championships in football and men's basketball, and NCAA Playoffs and tournament appearances. He has also served as a host for numerous Wildcat athletics functions, auctions, and events.Â
He recently retired as the longtime radio voice of the Salt Lake Bees. He was the original voice of the Bees, joining the team in 1994, and broadcast over 4,000 games in his 30 years calling games. He also filled in on several Utah Jazz games broadcasts and Major League Baseball games, as well as high school basketball and football games, numerous other events, and hosting multiple sports talk shows since moving to Utah 1991. He was a native of Chicago.Â
"I'm speechless. Weber State and Utah have lost one of the greatest sports broadcasters and one of the best individuals I've ever known," said Weber State Director of Athletics Tim Crompton. "On behalf of our entire athletics department and Wildcat fans, our hearts go out to his family. We were truly fortunate to have known Steve. This is a tragic loss."
"Very difficult to hear the news of Steve Klauke's death," said Weber State men's basketball head coach Eric Duft. "Over the last several years Steve had become a very good friend. His talent for calling games and professionalism in all situations made him a top-tier broadcaster. More than that, however, Steve was an incredibly good person. He will be missed. Weber State Basketball lost a family member and we will be praying for his family during this difficult time."
Steve leaves behind his wife Sue and two children Adam and Lisa.Â
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Weber State Athletics mourns the sudden loss of the longtime radio voice of the Wildcats Steve Klauke.
— Weber State Athletics (@weberstate) June 11, 2024
Steve was an outstanding broadcaster and friend to all. He was an institution in Utah sports and at Weber State. https://t.co/d3hjij55PA pic.twitter.com/84oZdtYzy8
ÂIn loving memory of Steve Klauke (1955-2024)
— Steve Klauke (@steveklauke) June 13, 2024
A celebration of life open house will be held Monday, June 17th at Larkin Memorial in Sandy. All are welcome to come celebrate Steve ane share their stories of him.https://t.co/OkR62NBZXA
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