Dorothy Klein

Dorothy Ann Klein, 92, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Monday, April 29, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. Dorothy was born on January 31, 1932 in Paris Township, Grant County, daughter of John and Rose Mae (Wunderlin) Reuter. She was united in marriage to Herbert E. Klein on January 26, 1963 in Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded her in death on April 26, 2017. 

Dorothy grew up on the family farm and as a young lady she worked as a waitress. Later she worked for many years at Advance Transformer in Platteville, until she retired. Dorothy was always a farm girl and the farm never left her. She enjoyed gardening and canning her vegetables. She loved playing her accordion and piano, and never turned down a good game of euchre. She was a longtime of member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Platteville.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Alita Ballard, Kristi (Dave) Hessling, Herbert (Marla) Klein, Kari (Rick) Runde and Kelly Klein; thirteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; brother, John (Rose Marie) Reuter; brothers and sisters-in-law, Leonard Melssen, Vernelle Klein, Janice (Toby) Hubbard, and Eugene Stelpflug; and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Herb; her parents; sisters, Mathilda Reuter, Rosemary “Pug” Reuter, Loretta (Emil) Miesen, Wilma (Joe) Fuerstenberg, Velma Melssen and Anna Stelpflug; two brothers, Clinton “Mike” Reuter and Clifford (Loretta) Reuter.

Memorial services will be held at Noon, Friday, May 10, 2024 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Father Bernard Rott will officiate. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.