Rich Klein
Richard Aloysius Klein, 84, of Clermont, Iowa died, Sunday, September 4, 2016 at Strawberry Point Lutheran Home, Strawberry Point, Iowa.
He was born May 16, 1932, the son of Theodore and Mary (Hoffman) Klein in Granville, Iowa.
He attended St. Joseph Catholic Schools in Ashton, Iowa, graduating in 1950.
On Feb 10, 1953 he enlisted in the Army. He served in Germany until he was honorably discharged Feb 7, 1955.
On May 21, 1956 Richard was united in marriage with Georgia Reekers at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Sheldon, Iowa. They happily celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past May.
Richard worked the family farm with his dad and brothers until he enlisted in the Army. After his return from the Army, he began his career with Ashton Cooperative. He started by shoveling coal from rail cars and worked various positions throughout the Coop until being named General Manager in 1970.
Richard would later manage coops at Clarence, Iowa, Graettinger, Iowa, and the Valley Cooperative in Clermont and Elgin, Iowa. He held that position until his retirement on July 1, 1994. One of his proudest accomplishments was to oversee the completion of the feed mill at the Elgin site before his retirement.
After retiring, Richard and Georgia enjoyed traveling and eventually bought a place in Brownsville, Texas where they spent their winters golfing, playing cards, and enjoying the company of many friends. He especially enjoyed attending their grandchildren’s activities and making golf ball cases to hold his collection of logo balls.
He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Clermont and a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion.
Richard is survived by his wife of 60 years, Georgia Klein of Clermont, Iowa; son, Jeffery (special friend, Dawn Brainard) Klein of Monona, Iowa; and daughter, Brenda (Terry) Olson of Postville, Iowa; grandchildren, Tresa (Justin) Hargrave of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Kylee Olson (fiancée, Travis Uhlenhake) of Elgin, Iowa; Brady (Gina) Klein of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Kynzee Olson (special friend, Ashley Cioccio) of Postville, Iowa; and Marcy Klein of Cedar Falls, Iowa and two sisters, Angela Dummett of Britt, Iowa and Sylvia (Ed) Blocker, Bancroft, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Trisha Klein; his parents; six brothers, Edwin, Andrew, Leo, Sylvester, Louis, and Marvin; and one sister, Christina Houwen.
Visitation was held Thursday, September 8, 2016 from 4-7 pm with a 4:00 pm Rosary and an 8:00 pm Scripture Service at Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Clermont, Iowa.
There was also a one hour visitation before Mass at the church on Friday.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 am on Friday, September 9, 2016 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Clermont, Iowa with Rev. Jim Brockman as the Celebrant.
Burial followed at St. Peter Catholic Cemetery, Clermont, Iowa with Military Rites.
Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service helped the family with the arrangements. 37u37