Bill Klein

Bill Klein

January 06, 1933 - February 16, 2024

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Bill G. Klein, 91, of Oregon, Wisconsin, formerly of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Friday, February 16, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his family and loyal dogs. Memorial services will be at Noon, Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville, at a later date. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Bill was born on January 6, 1933 in Grant County, Wisconsin, the son of Leo and Jesse (Bell) Klein. He was united in marriage to Ruth Allen on April 11, 1964 in Fennimore, Wisconsin. As a young man Bill had various jobs hauling milk, making cheese, working at UW-Platteville, and Caradco Windows and Doors. He then went to work at John Deere for 29 years, retiring in 1996. Bill loved fishing, hunting trapping, taking care of his yard and woodworking. Bill was a dedicated family man who loved spending time with his family.

Bill is survived by his wife, Ruth; four children, Dawn Christensen, Troy Klein, Tammy (Corey) King and Jason (Nancy Felker) Klein; five grandchildren, Canaan Klein, Alexandra and Trevor Christensen, Colin and Karley King; two great-grandchildren, TJ and Ressick Klein; one sister, Janice (Toby) Hubbard; one brother, Vernelle Klein; sister-in-law, Dorothy Klein and many nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by a grandson, TJ in 2005, his parents, brothers, Herbert, Merle (Alice) Klein, and sisters, Jane (Parnell) Pluemer and Sandy (Jim) Vondrum.

“The family would like to THANK the caregivers from SSM Health at Home Hospice for the care they provided”.

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Tammy and family- I am keeping your family in my prayers. I have some great memories staying at your house when I was younger and your parents being apart of that. May you surround yourself with family and friends to find peace, love and comfort during this very difficult time. Hugs to all!
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Lori Adrian
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Ruth and family: I was so sad to hear of the passing of Billy. Where has the time gone? I couldn’t believe it when I read the obit and it said that he was in his early 90s. I remember so well when you Ruth and Billy would be the ones to get into the river with us kids off from the pontoon when we would go to the cabin on the mighty Mississippi. The other adults didn’t play with us kids like you did. I’m sure that Billy will be missed by all of your family, he had a zest for life and may it live on thru his family. All my Sympathy. I am in AZ and unable to attend the service. Hold onto those fond memories which will carry you thru difficult days ahead.

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