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In Memory

Donald Eugene Klein - Class Of 1954 VIEW PROFILE

Donald Eugene Klein

      

 

Adams 1954 Donald Klein

July 10, 1936 - May 23, 2016

 

SOUTH BEND - Donald Klein, 79, of North Ft. Myers, FL, died May 23, 2016, at Hope Hospice, Cape Coral, FL. Don was born in South Bend, IN, on July 10, 1936, to Herman and Elizabeth Klein. He was graduated from Adams High School, served in the US Navy, and then embarked on a career with Indiana Bell (AT&T) that would span over 30 years.

Don is survived by his wife, Patricia Klein; daughter, Christine (Steven) Witzke of Warsaw; son, Michael (Denise) Klein of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Chelsea Klein of Noblesville, Ally Klein of New York City, Matthew Rudkin of Mishawaka, Kendra Rudkin of Osceola, Nicholas (Kristina) Rudkin of Warsaw; and great-granddaughters, Hailee and Emma. Also surviving is a sister, Marjorie Klein (Dr. Dalton) Rocha, of Oak Lawn, IL. Three brothers are deceased.

Don's great passion was fishing, and he loved living on the water. For 35 years, he and Patt did just that -- from the St. Joe River to Donnell Lake, down to the tropical waters of the Florida Keys, then to Ft. Myers and Pine Island Sound, and at the lake cottage. And he fished most days of the week. The only thing better than fishing was fishing with his kids and grandkids.

A memorial is planned for July at a favorite fishing spot. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Hope Hospice, 9470 Healthpark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908. Friends may sign the guestbook at www.horizonfunerals.com.

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