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KLENS, John Edward

John Edward Klens, age 61, of Springboro, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021.

John was born December 3, 1959, in Torrington, CT. John had a long career in medical sales as well as medical clinic management. He loved his family, wine, hockey, skiing, and doing anything active in the outdoors. John has had a positive impact on many kids in the Springboro community as a coach of several teams for his 3 children (soccer, baseball and lacrosse). John was a lighthearted, fun-loving guy who could light up a room with his smile and knew how to make light of difficult situations with his sense of humor. He was such a kind, compassionate person that everyone loved.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Evie (Marchetti), his father-in-law Jerry Krauss, his brother-in-law Tom MacLean and his dog, Oscar. John is survived by Lori (Krauss), his loving wife of 30 years, his three children:

Kathryn, Jack, and Gretchen, sister, Nancy (Kevin) Magarian, nieces: Alexa (Vartan) and Cara Magarian, mother-in-law, Sharon Krauss, sister-In-law, Jennifer (Krauss) MacLean, Nephews: Matthew and Andrew MacLean and his dog, Moose.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4 -7 PM on Friday, November 19 at Southwest Church, 150 Remick

Boulevard, Springboro and a Service at 10:30 AM on Saturday,

November 20 at Southwest Church where friends may visit from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton https://www.hospiceofdayton.org/donations/ or the American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate.html.

Condolences may be made to the family at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/springboro-oh/john-klens-10430386.



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Published by Dayton Daily News on Nov. 14, 2021.

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Brett Moorehead

November 18, 2021

Lori,
Praying the Lord's strength will comfort you. Isaiah 46
Brett

Diana Gill & Ted Stefanik

November 9, 2021

We are so very sorry to learn of John's passing. He was a sweet, lovable man with a mischievous sparkle in his eye. And so handsome. We are thinking of all of his family with fondness and prayers. Diana & Ted

Todd Sigmund

November 5, 2021

I am so very sorry to learn of John's Passing...Sending prayers to Johns Family.

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