In Loving Memory: George D. Klein (1930-2024)

The Glade Run Lake Conservancy (GRLC) would like to honor the memory of George D. Klein (1930-2024), beloved husband of former GRLC board member, Pat Klein. Our sympathy and love go out to her and her family during this time.

Obituary:

George Klein, 94, of Middlesex Township, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Concordia at Cabot.

Born March 7, 1930, in Shaler Township, Allegheny County, he was the son of Joseph Klein and Elnora Reeg Klein.

George D. Klein

He worked for Bell Telephone, collecting coins from coin boxes. He was also co-owner of Reeg & Klein Brothers Water Well Contracting with his brother, Joseph. He loved hunting, fishing, and going to camp in Venango County. In his adult years, he enjoyed caring for animals. This included his feline family of 14 cats and three dogs. He also loved feeding the deer and birds and daily cared for 19 feeders. He was very skilled at yard work.

Surviving are his wife, Patricia Valasek Klein, whom he married on December 28, 1993; sister-in-law, Marge Klein; and three nieces, Susan Ambrose, Sharon Ambrose and Beth Byers.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Marilyn Kammer Klein; brother, Joseph Klein III; and sister, Emilie Federkeil.

Memorial donations may be made to the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah, or ALS Pittsburgh.

For more information, please visit Fox Funeral Home.

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Published by Butler Eagle on July 10, 2024.