Robert C. Kloumann

It is with deep sorrow that we announce that Robert C. Kloumann, aged 81, peacefully passed after a valiant years-long battle with cancer at the McCarthy Care Center, in the arms of his beloved fiancée, Jeanne Rocheleau, on October 20, 2026.
He was born in Connecticut to the late Barbara Parsons Adamson and Sigurd Kloumann II on August 15, 1945. He was the grandson of Sigurd Kloumann I, a Norwegian engineer, hydropower developer and industrial leader, who was a decorated Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olav in 1911, and a Commander of the Swedish Order of Vasa.
   Robert spent his early childhood in Oslo, Norway, and at prep school in Austria. He returned to the US and completed his undergrad schooling at Wooster School in Danbury, Connecticut. He graduated from Denver University with a degree in International Relations.
At Denver University, he met his dearly cherished wife, Cassandra Anne Maples in class. He took her on a skiing date and zoomed down the mountain at top speed to show off. When he turned around, he was surprised to find her right there, and true to form, Cassy remained his match in love and life, keeping him on his toes until she died in 2022.
He worked in construction, as a salesman for Motorola, and as a real estate appraiser. He was an excellent all-round athlete, an avid skier, runner, snorkeler, sailor, cyclist, and motorcyclist. He had an innate talent for renovation and repairs around the house, and with Cassy’s partnership, created a beautiful oasis of their home in Orleans, Massachusetts. After Cassy’s death, Robert converted to Catholicism and had the great good fortune to become engaged to his second soul mate, Jeanne Rocheleau, of Bourne, MA. Robert’s final chapter was one of incredible emotional transformation with his daughters, who treasured every last moment with him.
Robert is survived by his two daughters, Karyn Kloumann (Wareham, MA), and Erika K. Montesano along with his one grandson, Lucca Montesano (Montecito, CA), his sister, Ann Haraldstad (Oslo, Norway), his brothers Thomas Kloumann (Stockholm, Sweden), and Peter Adamson (Norway), along with many other family, friends, and dear neighbors who will miss his energy and presence. His Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 10am at St. Joan of Arc Church, 61 Canal Road, Orleans, MA followed by his burial in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Harwich, MA. For online condolences, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com