Francis Klein

Francis Klein

July 26, 1939 - December 18, 2016

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Francis L. Klein, 77, of Platteville died on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at University Hospital, Madison.  Memorial services will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 22, 2016 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville.  Deacon Bill Bussan will officiate.  Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be made to the Francis L. Klein Memorial Fund.  Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com

Francis was born on July 26, 1939 in Platteville, Wisconsin son of Joseph Henry “Hank” and Laura (Langkamp) Klein.  He was united in marriage to Ann Blindert on April 23, 1960 at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Potosi, Wisconsin.   Francis farmed for many years in Harrison Township.  After Francis and Ann moved to Platteville he worked at UW-Platteville for 13 years in maintenance.  He enjoyed fishing, and his many trips to northern Wisconsin.  He liked old western books and movies, feeding the birds and squirrels and going to the casino to play.  He is survived by his wife, Ann of Platteville; eight children, Kim (David) Davis of Cameron, NC; Kevin Klein of Platteville; Jeffrey Klein of Montfort, WI; Gary (Kathy) Klein of Fitchburg, WI; Kellie Klein of Los Angeles, CA; Cory (Kim) Klein of Belmont, WI; Jennifer (Glenn) Heidepriem of Rapid City, SD; Craig Klein of Platteville; 17 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Loretta Reuter of Platteville; Marcella Klein and Eileen Birkett both of Dickeyville, WI; four brothers, Joseph (Eileen) Klein of Livingston, WI; Robert (Delores) Klein of Dickeyville; Nick (Marge) Klein of Bloomington, WI; Paul (Evie) Klein of Strawberry, AZ; many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter, Alyssa Klein, brothers, Vincent and Lawrence and sister, Donna Schoot.

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Michael Ira
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Dear Ann and family, I am very sorry for your loss. Your neighbor, Mike
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Sister Sarah Doser
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Dear Ann, all Francis siblings and his children and their families, I am sorry for your loss and yet rejoice that Francis is now at rest in God's merciful love. Through Kathy and Gary Klein I have experienced the past six weeks with you and prayed daily that the meaning and gift of Francis life and death would be one of blessing for us all. He has run the race. He has crossed the finish line. Now it is for us to do the same. What is wonderful is that he is now with us in new and surprising ways. Let the stories and memories flow freely as you celebrate his life. With prayers and love, Sister Sarah Doser, FSE
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Julie Blazkovec
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Dear Ann and family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Julie Blazkovec (Robert and Dolores Klein's daughter)
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Dan Steinback
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My deepest sympathy to you and your whole family, Ann. We miss our loved ones so much when they pass. Your family wil be in my prayers. So sorry. Dan Steinback
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Mary Douglas
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Dear Ann and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and help you through this difficult time. Mary Douglas ( Bob and Dolly's daughter)
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Larry & Pam Huntington
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Our sympathy, Larry has many wonderful memories of growing up around your family with his dad & mom

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