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Ivan J Klein

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Ivan J Klein

Birth
Tisch Mills, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA
Death
1 Feb 2007 (aged 85)
Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial
Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA Add to Map
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IVAN KLEIN

Ivan J. Klein, age 85, of 1917 32nd St., Two Rivers, passed into the hands of our Lord on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, surrounded by members of his family.

Ivan was born on June 24, 1921 in Tisch Mills, son of the late Harry and Ella (Wildman) Klein. He graduated in 1939 from Washington High School, Two Rivers. Ivan served in the 8th Army Air Force during World War II from October 1942 through October 1945 in the European Theatre. On Dec. 19, 1942, Ivan married the former Marie Richard at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He attended Vocational Technical School in Green Bay, where he learned his trade as a mechanic and tool and die maker. He retired from Hamilton Industries in 1984. Ivan was an usher and member of the finance committee for St. Luke Parish, men of Holy Redeemer, communion distributor, and member of the men of St. Peter the Fisherman Church. He was a member of the Two Rivers Senior Center, Two Rivers Historical Society, and a member of the Machinists Union of Manitowoc County. Ivan was a life member of the Otto Oas VFW Post 659, Manitowoc; was a past post commander; and served on the firing squad for 45 years. He was also a life member of the KC Mother of Hope Council 1957, Two Rivers, and served in all the offices including grand knight. He served many years as financial secretary and district deputy. He was a member of the Francis Simino Assembly 1220 4th Degree KC and served as faithful navigator, purser and controller. He was also a member of the 4th Degree Honor Guard.

(Survivors omitted for privacy.)

He was also preceded in death by one son: Jeffrey; one brother and sister-in-law: Marvin and Florence Klein; Frances (Richard) McFall; one brother-in-law: Bob Hooper.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O'Brien, with burial at Knollwood Mausoleum, Manitowoc.

The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Father Bill. Visitation will continue on Tuesday at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m.

Memorials may be made to Kathy House, Milwaukee, or to the donor's choice.

Ivan, a man of few words, enjoyed golfing, dancing, traveling, bowling, shooting pool, and spending time with his family. He lived a full rich life and will be remembered as a hardworking, loving husband and father.

Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 3, 2007
IVAN KLEIN

Ivan J. Klein, age 85, of 1917 32nd St., Two Rivers, passed into the hands of our Lord on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, surrounded by members of his family.

Ivan was born on June 24, 1921 in Tisch Mills, son of the late Harry and Ella (Wildman) Klein. He graduated in 1939 from Washington High School, Two Rivers. Ivan served in the 8th Army Air Force during World War II from October 1942 through October 1945 in the European Theatre. On Dec. 19, 1942, Ivan married the former Marie Richard at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He attended Vocational Technical School in Green Bay, where he learned his trade as a mechanic and tool and die maker. He retired from Hamilton Industries in 1984. Ivan was an usher and member of the finance committee for St. Luke Parish, men of Holy Redeemer, communion distributor, and member of the men of St. Peter the Fisherman Church. He was a member of the Two Rivers Senior Center, Two Rivers Historical Society, and a member of the Machinists Union of Manitowoc County. Ivan was a life member of the Otto Oas VFW Post 659, Manitowoc; was a past post commander; and served on the firing squad for 45 years. He was also a life member of the KC Mother of Hope Council 1957, Two Rivers, and served in all the offices including grand knight. He served many years as financial secretary and district deputy. He was a member of the Francis Simino Assembly 1220 4th Degree KC and served as faithful navigator, purser and controller. He was also a member of the 4th Degree Honor Guard.

(Survivors omitted for privacy.)

He was also preceded in death by one son: Jeffrey; one brother and sister-in-law: Marvin and Florence Klein; Frances (Richard) McFall; one brother-in-law: Bob Hooper.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O'Brien, with burial at Knollwood Mausoleum, Manitowoc.

The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Father Bill. Visitation will continue on Tuesday at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m.

Memorials may be made to Kathy House, Milwaukee, or to the donor's choice.

Ivan, a man of few words, enjoyed golfing, dancing, traveling, bowling, shooting pool, and spending time with his family. He lived a full rich life and will be remembered as a hardworking, loving husband and father.

Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 3, 2007


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