1921
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2016
C. Robert "Bob" Klein
October 22, 1921 — October 22, 2016
C. Robert "Bob" Klein, 95, of Kent, died Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Gables At KentRidge.
He was born March 13, 1921 in Tiffin, to Glenn and Florence (Miller) Klein. He was a veteran of the Army during World War II. Bob was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent for over 60 years. He was a longtime member of the Golden Flashes Club and attended the majority of basketball games for over 50 years up until last season. Bob was a member of the Kent State University Alumni Association and a former member of the Kent State University College of Business Advisory Council and Kent Jaycees. He retired as Corporate Secretary of Davey Tree Expert Company.
He is survived by his wife, Louise (Israel) Klein, whom he married on June 26, 1945; sons, Gregory D. (Lynda) Klein of Massillon and Colin (Joanne) Klein of Chagrin Falls; grandchildren, Lauren Klein, Nova Klein, Rory Klein and Sage Klein; step-granddaughter, Lisa Gallagher. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Florence (Miller) Klein; step-mother, Edna Klein; brother, Doran Klein; and aunt, Mary O. Klein.
Calling hours will be held 6-8 PM Wednesday, October 26 at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent and Thursday October 27 from 10-11 AM at the United Methodist Church of Kent, 1435 E. Main Street, Kent. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, October 27 at the United Methodist Church of Kent with Rev. Dr. David Palmer and Rev. Douglas Denton officiating. Burial will be held at Standing Rock Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church of Kent, 1435 E. Main Street, Kent, OH 44240 or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 5700 Brecksville Road 3rd Floor, Independence, OH 44131.
He was born March 13, 1921 in Tiffin, to Glenn and Florence (Miller) Klein. He was a veteran of the Army during World War II. Bob was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent for over 60 years. He was a longtime member of the Golden Flashes Club and attended the majority of basketball games for over 50 years up until last season. Bob was a member of the Kent State University Alumni Association and a former member of the Kent State University College of Business Advisory Council and Kent Jaycees. He retired as Corporate Secretary of Davey Tree Expert Company.
He is survived by his wife, Louise (Israel) Klein, whom he married on June 26, 1945; sons, Gregory D. (Lynda) Klein of Massillon and Colin (Joanne) Klein of Chagrin Falls; grandchildren, Lauren Klein, Nova Klein, Rory Klein and Sage Klein; step-granddaughter, Lisa Gallagher. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Florence (Miller) Klein; step-mother, Edna Klein; brother, Doran Klein; and aunt, Mary O. Klein.
Calling hours will be held 6-8 PM Wednesday, October 26 at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent and Thursday October 27 from 10-11 AM at the United Methodist Church of Kent, 1435 E. Main Street, Kent. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, October 27 at the United Methodist Church of Kent with Rev. Dr. David Palmer and Rev. Douglas Denton officiating. Burial will be held at Standing Rock Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church of Kent, 1435 E. Main Street, Kent, OH 44240 or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 5700 Brecksville Road 3rd Floor, Independence, OH 44131.
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