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.

Francis Klein

July 26, 1939 - December 18, 2016

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