Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Klein, William J. April 9, 2010 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Nan Wheaton wheaton1624@yahoo.com July 29, 2013, 3:17 pm Portland Review - April 18, 2010 William J. Klein, 86, of Portland, passed away on April 9, 2010. He was born at his farm house in Portland Township on Sept. 4, 1923 the son of Harry and Agnes (Willems) Klein, Sr. Growing up in the Klein family Bill was taught at an early age the importance of farm ethics. He devoted his life to family and friends. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and lifetime usher. Bill was a lifetime member of the Portland Knights of Columbus Council #2168, the Farm Bureau and WKAR TV. He loved going north to his cabin to hunt and fish. He also spent much time traveling the northern and southern states. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Klein; sister, Mary Ann Klein. Surviving are his brothers, Joseph H. (Patricia) Klein of Portland and Harry W. Klein, Jr. of Portland; one niece; three nephews; several great and great great nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated April 12 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Portland with Rev. Larry King Pastor presiding. Rite of Committal followed entrusted to the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Portland. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Fr. Flohe Foundation or to the St. Patrick Parish Boiler Fund in memory of William J. Klein. Online condolences may be made at www.schraubenlehman.com. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/ionia/obits/k/klein22002nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/mifiles/ File size: 1.9 Kb