Klein, Charles Leo (1934 - 2025)

KLEIN, HEESE, KRAMER, MILLER, LANGENFELD, KOPPOLD, GROSS

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 11/3/2025 at 20:00:59

Name of deceased: Charles Leo Klein

Aged: 91 yrs, 5 mo, 27 days

Residence: rural Earling, IA

Born: April 1, 1934; rural Earling, Shelby Cou9nty, IA

Died: Sep. 28, 2025; rural Earling, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025; St. Joseph Catholic Church, Earling, IA; burial was in the St. Jospeh Cemetery, Earling, IA

Survived by: Wife of 70 years, Marie Klein of Earling, IA; children, Judy (spouse, Russ) Heese, Steve (spouse, Betty) Klein, LuAnn (spouse, Ron) Kramer, all of Earling, IA, Vicki (spouse, Kyle) Miller of Kiron, IA, Jeff (spouse, Cindy) Klein of Earling, IA and Mark (spouse, Cathy) Klein of Dunlap, IA; 19 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-granddaughters; sisters-in-law, Julie Klein of Earling, IA, JoEllen Klein of Harlan, IA and Maxine Klein of Audubon, IA; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Alfons and Marcella (nee Langenfeld) Klein; son, Tim Klein; grandsons, Nathan Klein and Jacob Klein; siblings, Rosemary Koppold, Donald Klein, Bernard Klein, Alfons Klein, Jr. and Richard Klein

Education: Attended St. Joseph Catholic Schools, Earling, IA and graduated from there with the Class of 1952

Religious affiliation: Baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Earling, IA, where he remained a lifelong member. He later served on the parish council and the St. Joseph School Board,

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: Marie Gross; Sep. 6, 1955; St. Joseph Catholic Church, Earling, IA

Employment: After graduating from high school, Charles worked for local farmers and spent time employed in Omaha, NE. In 1955, he moved to Walnut, IA, to work on the Sievers Farms. When they began their own farming operation in 1958, Charles raised corn, beans, hay, hogs, and a variety of cattle. Additionally, Charles sold Vigortone Feed and, in 1978, was honored with the Farmer of the Year award from the Earling Commercial Club.

Hobbies/Interests: Member of the Earling Volunteer Fire Department. He also supported Father Jon and local Boy Scout leaders during camping trips and served as a trustee on the Grove Township Board. Charles cherished time spent with family and had a special fondness for babies. He enjoyed summer vacations at Lake Okoboji, staying at the New Inn Resort with family and friends. Charles loved when the little ones came to visit and took great joy in attending his grandchildren’s school events. He was known for his sharp mind, a great sense of humor, and his talent for storytelling.

Sources: heartlandfunerals.net