Kenneth Klein Obituary

Kenneth Joseph Klein, age 81, a resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado, since 1992, passed away on June 11, 2009. He was born on July 22, 1927, in Bellwood, Nebraska to the late Joseph J. and Elizabeth (Schrier) Klein. He graduated from Bellwood High School in 1944. He farmed the Klein family farm until he was inducted into the U.S. Army during the Korean War on June 14, 1951. Kenneth was a graduate of Airplane Engine and Rotary Wing Mechanics at San Marquis, Air Force Base, Texas. He was assigned to the Air Training Faculty Battery at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He was transferred to Army Reserve on July 17, 1953, and was honorably discharged on April 4, 1957. On August 25, 1953, Kenneth married Angela Rose Pavel, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Utica, Nebraska. He moved to Seward, Nebraska, in 1953, employed by Seward Ford Co. as an auto mechanic. In 1955, he was employed by Hughes Brothers Inc., Seward, Nebraska, as an industrial mechanic and later became an industrial mechanic maintenance foreman. He retired in October 1992, after 38 years of employment with Hughes Brothers. After retirement, he and his wife moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, in October, 1992. Mr. Klein was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph J. and Elizabeth Klein; Brother: Leonard Klein Survivors include his wife Angela Rose Klein, of 55 years of marriage, sons and daughter-in-laws; Dr. Gary J. and Shaun Klein, John J. Klein, Reverend James J. Klein, all of Colorado Springs; Dennis J. and Kim Klein of Sterling, Colorado; Dale J. and Mary Klein of Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Eight grandchildren; Ryan J. Klein; Andrea C. Klein; Bryant J. Klein; Michael J. Klein; Kylie M. Klein; Shayla J. Klein; Robert J. Klein; Zachary J. Klein. Sisters; Betty Willensen of Lincoln, Nebraska; Mildred {Dan} Stastny of Fremont, Nebraska; Mari {Ken} Zitek of Goodyear, Arizona. Sister-in-law: Rose Klein of David City Nebraska. Visitation: 4:00PM on June 15th with Rosary to follow at 7:00PM, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 6455 Brook Park Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Mass of Christian Burial at 2:00 PM on June 16th; St. Patrick’s Church followed by burial at Evergreen Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, Kenneth would like donations made to assist students with their tuition at Divine Redeemer Catholic School: Divine Redeemer Angel Fund 926 Farragut Ave Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Or St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 6455 Brook Park Dr. Colorado Springs, Co 80918 Visit www.mem.com and sign the on-line guest book.