Edward “Mike” Klein, Jr.
1947-2012
Edward “Mike” Klein, Jr., 65, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away June 30, 2012 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
He was born February 21, 1947 to Edward Michael and Lillian Maxine (Howery) Klein, Sr. in St. Joseph.
Mike married Martha A. Slater on April 6, 1996. She survives of the home.
He worked for the St. Joseph City Transit for 38 years.
Mike liked model trains and crewel needle point. He also enjoyed building and working with his garden pond and was an avid camper.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is also survived by his children, Theresa Wright (Allen), Savannah, MO, Timothy Klein (Stephanie), Savannah, MO; step-children, Beth Slater, St. Joseph, MO, Diane Slater, St. Joseph, MO, Chad Slater, Kansas City; brother, Randy Klein (Donna), St. Joseph, MO and 12 grandchildren.
Services 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial contributions to Wyatt Park Christian Church or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Martha and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Ed’s death. You are in our hearts and prayers.
So sorry to read of Ed’s passing. He was such a nice man and a pleasure to work with. My sincere condolence to the family.
Martha, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Will keep you allin our prayers. May God comfort you at this most difficult time. (I’m Beth’s friend from Omaha- we met a few years ago at the skating competition.)
Martha and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Ed will be deeply missed by all of us in the OK class. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Theresa and family I’m so sorry for your loss. you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Martha and family,
So sorry to hear about Ed’s passing, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am remembering all the good times we had in the years past.
God Bless,
My deepest sympathies to Martha and the family. I worked with Ed for 13 years at Transit. He was a very nice man and fun to work with–always willing to lend a hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Sue
your family has my sincere sorrow on the loss of mike. He was such a fun guy and good friend, and I know he will be missed.
Dear Theresa and family. I am so sorry to learn about your dad’s passing. He was a great man and will be missed. Thinking of you!
Dear Theresa I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You and your fammily are in my prayers. May God bless and keep you all in the palm of his hand.
We just heard of Ed’s death this afternoon. Dennis became his friend from working on the bus. I remember Dennis mentioning the pond and fish. Martha, when I met you and Ed I realized what a great couple you two were. We will keep you and the family in our prayers.