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WILLIAM KLINE Obituary
KLINE, WILLIAM H. 92 of Brigantine and Boynton Beach FL, FOUNDER of Kline Construction Co., Inc., originally of Brigantine, passed away on Sunday the 18th of March, 2012. William was born in Reading PA on October 11, 1919. His family moved to Brigantine when he was just a boy. He was the second longest living resident of Brigantine. William served in the United States Navy during World War II. After his service to our country, he came back to Brigantine, where he started Kline Construction in 1945 with one dump truck. During his life he was a member of the Brigantine Lions Club as well as serving as Commander of the Kline-McAnney American Legion Post 396. He was a Lifetime Gold card member of the Operating Engineers Local 825. He was also one of the original partners that purchased the Brigantine Country Club, contributing to what it is today. After he retired part time to Florida, he once served as President of the Fort Lauderdale Country Club. He was also a proud member of The Palm Beach Leisureville Golf Course where he beat his friend Tom by one shot on the Saturday before he passed. He embraced life and he lived it well. Most importantly, William will be remembered by his family for his loyalty and pride. Family was sacred to him and he loved them all with a fierceness unsurpassed. He was never afraid to express his love, either with words or with his hugs. And he will be sadly missed. William is predeceased by his parents, George H. Kline and Leidy Crammer-Kline; his brothers, John Edward and Robert Kline; his sisters, Mae Kline D'Errico, Mary Lake and June Sykes. He is also predeceased by his wife of over sixty years, Harriet M. Kline. William is survived by his current wife, Jean Pepp Kline; his sisters, Susan Ritchie and E. Patricia Kline; his sons, William H. Kline, Jr (Joann) and J. Edward Kline (Gert); his grandchildren, William M. Kline (Joanne), Katherine M. Penate (Miguel), Kenneth J. Kline (Virginia), Kevin T. Kline and Sandra L. Kline; his great-grandchildren, Julia and Kelly Kline, Michael and Marcus and Gabriella Penate and Ashley Kline; And by many nephews and nieces. Services will be held at the Community Presbyterian Church, 1501 Brigantine Avenue, Brigantine, NJ 08203 on Saturday the 24th of March, 2012. Friends and relatives are invited to gather from 10am to 11am, where a memorial service will immediately follow. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in William's name to either: The AtlantiCare Foundation, 2500 English Creek Rd, Suite 500, Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08234 or to the Bacharach Hospital Foundation, 61 W. Jimmie Leeds Rd., Pomona, NJ 08240. For online tributes and condolences, please visit www.parselsfuneralhome.com
Memories and Condolences
for WILLIAM KLINE
Barbara Hilferty
March 17, 2019
Remembering your dear father and also your sweet mother on this day.
God Bless you always.
March 16, 2019
Bill was a strong willed and wonderful man. Honest to the core with a great work and family ethic. Bill truly loved his family and friends. Harriett his wife and best friend was his "Forever Love"
Bill was stern yet, generous he would invite Eddie and Bill Jr friends over to shoot pool while Harriett fed us all. One great way to keep us out of trouble. I have always held the most up-most "Respect" for Bill Kline as all of Brigantine did.
May he be resting in the heavens with his beautiful wife while keeping a smile over his family, friends and grandchildren who brought so much joy to his life.
March 26, 2012
Sorry we were not able to be there for the services. we have such great memories of Mr. Kline. George use to pick up all the trash in Brig. with one trash truck and spoke to him every trash day...way back. I met him when I was 12 years old... He was and still was so handsome, when I just saw him recently. I always remembered the guys playing pool and Mrs. Kline's dad watching us and Mr. Kline having such respect for the cute old guy! Even when we were all bad (mostly the boys) he had the most beautiful smile and was such a caring and honest person. What great times at there old garages with him. He was a saint back then and is surely one now.
Bill, Eddie and family, if we could all follow in his foot steps the world would be a better place. God Bless all of you. George & Lora Tourigian Maul Brigantine, N.J.
James Knauff III
March 25, 2012
Bill Kline was my father, James "Jim" Knauff's best friend from the earliest days of their childhoods. They played together In the dunes of Brigantine when there were not many others living on the island, double-dated during courtship days, went off to fight the "big one", came home victorious and built families simultaneously. Bill & Harriet gave me my own best friend Eddie with whom I remain close as a brother. They shared their home with me and provided summer employment after my family moved to Florida. My Godfather, Bill Kline was preceded in passing two weeks ago by my father. I pray they are together even now in paradise. Thank you, Jesus that my life was shaped by two wonderful men.
John Tonielli
March 25, 2012
Bill, Ed and family,
So many great memories I wouldn't know where to start. Hard to believe that next month will be fifty years since my parents bought the house next to your Mom and Dad. I grew up with Kline Construction in my blood, Like so many others, your Dad taught me so much over the years. I feel like I lost part of my own family. My heart goes out to all of you. I'm so sorry I couldn't make the service.
I know he's in a better place now , playing golf on the most beautiful course anyone can imagine, hitting the ball with the power he missed so much, and oh yea....... there are no three putts in heaven.
I loved your Dad and will miss him very much. My sincere condolences to the family.
Donna O'Brien
March 23, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 23, 2012
Dear Bill and Ed, My condolences on the passing of your Dad. I learned from your family when I worked with you that a hard day of work only makes you stronger. Kline construction developed and nurtured more boys into men in Brigantine than I can count. A fine Man and Great Brigantine Family!
Sincerely, Tom Dove Sayville, NY
Bill Daughenbaugh
March 23, 2012
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Laurel & Bill Haeser
March 23, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time
Joe & Mary Ann Price
March 23, 2012
Ed,Bill & Family,
Offering you and your family our sincere condolences on the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time.
Ellen & David Stewart
March 23, 2012
Bill, Ed & Families..we are sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Our prayers are with you at this sad time.
I first met your parent at Ron Price's parents home, they both were very nice people.
Lucy Librizzi
March 23, 2012
Sunday Mass at "Our Lady of Peace" in Delray Beach Florida will be said in celebration of Bill Kline's life ~ In Peace, Light, Love, Lucy
March 23, 2012
To the "Entire Kline Family" your loss is deeply felt in our hearts and it is like loosing one of our own.We truly loved him and will miss him very much.
Much love to all, Gina & Scoop
Carolina Overs
March 23, 2012
Joanne, Billy and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope that you will find comfort in your many happy memories.
Fran Saddic
March 23, 2012
With heartfelt condolences.
Frances Saddic
DON VASS
March 23, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 23, 2012
Dear Bill & Ed, & family..So sorry to hear of your loss..I remember him very well..A nicer man would be sure hard to find..jim tynan,Brig. Police dept.(ret),long key,fl..
Skip Evans
March 23, 2012
Bill,Ed and Family, so sorry for your loss
Kirk & Nancy Conover
March 23, 2012
Ed, Bill and family,
May God's hand comfort you in this time of loss. The memories of your dad's wonderful life will ease today's grief and provide much joy in the future. A life well lived with an abundance of love for family and friends alike is a beautiful legacy. May God bless you all.
March 23, 2012
So sorry to read of you loss, sincere sympathy. Judy (Young) Beckert, Sebastian, FL
karen walsh
March 23, 2012
What a great guy may he rest in peace God Bless /
March 23, 2012
Bill & Ed.
Sorry to hear of your lost,our paryers are with your families.
Phil MaGuire
Guy&Lee Wilkins
March 22, 2012
Dear Bill and Ed, I could go on forever listing the times your dad was in my corner. Giving me a start working for him right out of high school and his encouragement to join the Brigantine P.D. Always enjoyed working with him. I learned something everyday from him. You and your family are in our prayers.
Robert Hitt and family
March 22, 2012
To the Kline Family , So sorry for your loss. He was a such a nice man. Our prayers go out to your family
The Doring Family
March 22, 2012
Ed,Bill and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bruce Harbison
March 22, 2012
Ed, Bill and family. Very saddened to read of your dad's passing. I have many fond memories of he and my dad at the legion when we were kids.
Robert Borke
March 22, 2012
So very sorry to hear about Bill's passing. My deepest condolences to the Kline family, Especially Ken, Ginny (my niece) and Ashley. Bobby Borke
Sandy Washuta-Mele
March 22, 2012
Ed & Bill,
So sorry for your loss. I remember growing and spending time at your house on Brigantine Ave, your Dad was always there overseeing things.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike Lange Sr
March 22, 2012
Ed & Bill,
Saddened to read about your dad. Many fond memories of one of the pioneers wno developed Brigantine. My heartfelt regrets.
Lucy Librizzi
March 22, 2012
Dear Eddie, Bill, Kathie & Family:
I have nothing but fond memories of your wonderful father. His life was so full & blessed as he enriched us with his presence. In God's light, love and peace my thoughts and prayers are with you to carry on your Dad's legacy..xo
All my love, Lucy Librizzi
Judy (Adams) Sausto
March 22, 2012
Bill & Eddie and Families
I was very sorry to read about your Dad. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult.
With deepest sympathy.
Sincerely
Michael Toland
March 22, 2012
Sorry to read of your loss. My prayers are with you
March 22, 2012
Ed ,Bill& Family, So sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill &kathy Wineland
Marlene Tracy-Saylor
March 22, 2012
Eddie,Billy and family. I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a wonderful and joyful man.My thoughts are with you at this time.
Tom Pokrywka (SJ Trucking Association)
March 22, 2012
My sincere condolences to Eddie and family.
Lenny Ruiz
March 22, 2012
To the Kline Family , So sorry for your loss ... My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time ...
March 22, 2012
SORRY TO HERE OF YOUR DAD!S PASSING OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILIES.
LOU & BONNIE DEFEO
FT.MYERS,FL.
Frank Westcoatt
March 22, 2012
Bill,Ed & Family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Your Dad was really a good Man.
Gabe Staino
March 22, 2012
Ed and Billy,
Please except my condolances at the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers will be with him and your family.
William Kerr
March 22, 2012
Billy,Eddie, Family,
So sorry to learn of Dad,s passing my thoughts and prayers are with you all.He was a great man who will be sorely missed.
Billy Kerr
March 22, 2012
What a great guy! We often saw him when he came back home and shared funny stories about growing up on the Island. He remembered the mischief that we kids got into and how he laughed about it with our parents when we weren't around. He enjoyed life. Our condolences to all his family. Wish we could be there.
Bill & Kathy Bennett
Avon Park FL
March 22, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Roberta and Ron Muchnick
March 22, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. What a wonderful life he lived.
Kareen King
Sandra Rudolph Scholler
March 22, 2012
Bill and Eddie I remember your Dad when I was a kid growing up in Brigantine. He was always so nice to everyone. May God Bless
Golfing right before passing away What a great life.
The DiMatteo Family
March 22, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
March 22, 2012
Dear Eddie and Bill we are sorry to hear of you fathers death. We enjoyed the time we knew him. Phil and Anna May Chafe
Sebring, Fl.
Tom Callowhill
March 22, 2012
Dear Ed, Bill & family,
We are so sorry to hear of you father's passing. He's in heaven now with the angels for he truly was a great man and father. We will always be greatful for all he did for our family. He gave Tom his start in life way back in the 60's and helped him become a member of Local 825 when the casinos became a reality in the 70's. He gave to us more than anyone realizes and for that we are enterally grateful. We are so sorry we will not be able to be there Saturday to express our feelings in person. We will however, be on the road, returning to Brigantine the following week. We will see you both soon and send you our love and prayers at this time.
Mike Rankin
March 22, 2012
Eddie my sincere condolences to you and Billy. Your Dad was a good man and always treated me well. He will be sadely missed by all who knew him
March 22, 2012
HI Ed and Bill Sorry to here that Pop Passed. We know he had a good life. He will be missed by a lot of friends. I am still in Florida and will not be able to attend the service. Look to the Lord for your conford at this time in your life. See you guys in May, Jerry Dixon
Richard Brown
March 22, 2012
To Eddie, Billy, and family. My most sincere condolences. Bill was a great man and good friend to many. As a young man he helped me to hone my window diving skills. I'll never forget it.
Chuck Price
March 22, 2012
Sorry for your loss Bill will be missed by many.
Williams Family
March 22, 2012
Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Kline Family
Barbara Hilferty
March 22, 2012
Dear Eddie and Bill,
I was so sorry to read of your Dad's passing.
He was truly a fine man, and I feel privileged to have known him and your Mom.
My heart goes out to you and your families, and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless.
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