Theodore Eagleson Klein

1943 - 2015

Klein, Theodore EaglesonTHEODORE EAGLESON KLEIN, born April 26, 1943 to the late Theodore Louis Klein and Margaret Wilson Klein of Philadelphia, passed away on January 9, 2015. He was 71 years old. Ted graduated from Olney High School and completed his bachelor's degree in business from Philadelphia University. He served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Fort Belvoir, VA, from 1965 to 1967. Initially, he worked in banking, and then started a career in credit management mainly in the health industry. He enjoyed participating in and supporting church activities, including teaching Sunday school and serving as a host/tour guide at Calvary Church in Souderton, where he was a member. He was co-founder, with his wife, of Red Hill Christian School. Survivors: He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Karen Painter Klein; son Matthew Theodore Klein and daughter-in-law, Terri Van Zant Klein, grandchildren Margaret, Harlan and Lucy, of Zionsville, IN; and son Mark William Klein and daughter-in-law Anita Mullen Klein, grandchildren Mason and Anderson, of Frisco, TX; sister, Elizabeth Buckley and brother-in-law George Buckley of Largo, FL. Services: The family will receive friends on Sat., Jan. 17th from 10:00-11:00 AM at Calvary Church, 820 Route 113, Souderton, PA. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Red Hill Christian School, 208 East Fifth Street, Red Hill, PA 18076, for an endowment fund in Ted's name.