Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
KLEIN, LEONARD 84 - died at his home on November 18, 2013. He was born on February 19, 1929, in Clarkdale, Arizona to the late Leonard and Jeannette Klein. He graduated from Clarkdale High School and the University of Arizona, where he majored in music with a specialty in piano. Leonard then served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a Russian language translator. After his discharge from the service, he studied with Darius Milhaud at Mills College in Oakland, California and in Paris. He completed a PH.D at the University of Iowa. Before coming to Stockton in 1971, he taught at the University of Oklahoma, Indiana University, and Mills College. While at Stockton, Leonard helped create an Arts Curriculum, along with teaching, composing, and practicing. He started The Stockton Chamber Players, which gave many interesting programs at Stockton, the Jewish Community center, and other local colleges. He was also part of the Gotham Trio. Leonard is survived by his wife, Sue; their children, Darius M. and Jennie Klein and her husband, Jay Davis; and two grandchildren, Maddie and victor Davis; his sister, Leah, and his nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Leonard's Life Celebration at the Heights Presbyterian Church at 2116 Ocean Heights Ave, Egg Harbor Township, NJ on Saturday December 21,2013 from 10:30am to11:00am. Memorial service will follow 11am. Interment is private .In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's association; Delaware valley chapter, 399 Market Street Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Family service by Jeffries & Keates Funeral Home, Northfield.
This obituary was originally published in The Press of Atlantic City.
I attended Stockton from 1971 - 75 majoring in music. I can still see Dr. Klein's hands on the piano and hear his laugh. He was a wonderful teacher and a very kind soul.
Robin Murphy-Ford
July 03, 2024 | School
Dear Sue, Jenny,Darius & Family. I just found out Leonard had passed away. I was so fortunate & glad to have taken the time to visit you & Leonard when you lived in California. It was a wonderful visit. Peace Be with all of you! Mike & Kathy. Becknet
January 05, 2014
Dear Sue, My sincerest and saddest regards to you and the kids. I am so very sad to come upon this news. Occasionally I have searched for Leonard online and've seldom found anything. Now, finally, I find he is gone. He was one of the best people I've ever known. I think of him quite often. So much of my appreciation of music, and many other parts of life, have been very much informed by my precious friendship with him. Fondest regards, Jeff Guerrier
Jeff Guerrier
January 02, 2014 | New York, NY
Dear Sue Klein
Only now just hearing of Leonard's
passing and wanted to
express my sincere condolences to
you. My prayers are with you.
JOHN Samuel
December 24, 2013 | Ventnor
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
DStallings
December 18, 2013
I am sorry to read of Leonard's passing. As a former student of his at Stockton, I will remember his passion for playing the piano.
Greg LeFevre
December 17, 2013 | Voorhees, NJ
Dear Sue Klein and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your loved one, Leonard Klein. May he rest in peace. Leonard was my music professor when I was at Stockton and he was a great teacher. I will always remember his knowledge and proficiency in music. He was a huge help to me in receiving my degree in music. Thank you Leonard.
May God comfort and strengthen you all in this hour of bereavement.
Sharon Waters-Pratt
December 17, 2013
Dear Mrs. Klein,
We are so sorry to read of the loss of your husband. Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that we are praying for you. Take care.
Love,
The Lamkin Family
Rosemary Lamkin
December 15, 2013 | Somers Point, NJ
My condolences....I have such wonderful memories of transportive and interesting music, not to mention many fine conversation with Professor Klein during my Stockton student years '76 - '80 (and beyond).
Madeleine Deininger
December 15, 2013
