Merle Klein

Merle Klein

April 03, 1931 - July 22, 2022

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Merle L. Klein, 91, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Friday, July 22, 2022. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at First English Lutheran Church, Platteville. Rev. Brenda Crossfield will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville, with military rites accorded by American Legion Post #42 & VFW Post #5274. Friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 PM., Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, or from 10:00 AM until the time of the service on Wednesday at the church. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com

Merle was born on April 3, 1931 in Grant County, Wisconsin, son of Leo and Jessie (Bell) Klein. He was united in marriage to Alice M. Mester on June 29, 1957 at Peace Lutheran Church, Belmont. She preceded him in death on October 30, 2014. Merle worked in maintenance at UW-Platteville for 33 years. He was a member of First English Lutheran Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, tinkering with things around the house and building things for himself and others.

Merle is survived by two children, Kevin (Christene) Klein and Karla (Otis) Hareid; two grandchildren, Kami (Kitrek) Riese and Tony Klein; two great-grandchildren, Chelsea and Erika Riese; sister, Janice (Toby) Hubbard; brothers, Vernelle Klein and Bill (Ruth) Klein; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice, parents, sisters, Sandy Vondrum and Jane Pluemer and brother, Herbert Klein.

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MICHELE DIANE BARTELS
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my deepest sympathy!!
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RANDY P EDGE
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers to Karla and Kevin and the entire family at this time of great sorrow.
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father don lange
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merle added fun and spirit here at siena crest we miss him
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Mary Ann (Klein) Douglas
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I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of Merle (and Alice) during my days at UWP. I used to go to the Student Center at 6am to study and Merle would be there working. He was so friendly and always had a smile on his face. He never failed to take time out of his day to say "Hi" and ask how I'm doing. He was one of a kind.
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Tom ande Janie Riese
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Merle will be greatly missed. We always enjoyed the time spent talking with him at family gatherings. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Cody and Juli Clayton
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In Loving Memory of Merle L. Klein, As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. A Sympathy Gift of Single Tree has been Planted In Loving Memory of Merle L. Klein courtesy of Cody and Juli Clayton.

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