WALTER-KLEIN-Obituary

WALTER KLEIN Jr.

Chicago, Illinois

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Walter Klein Jr., 59, beloved husband of Sharon (Burke); devoted father of Bianca Ballard (Kevin), Walter Klein III (Cara Rapey), Jane and Meredith Joncha; dear brother of Shirley Ann Ennuso (Louis) and Thomas Klein; loving grandfather of Trent Ballard; dear uncle to Andrew Redenbarger...

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Walter Klein was a larger than life addition to the Chicago music scene in the 80's. Straight up and ready to play.

WALT, A GENIUS HAVING THE BRILLIANCE TO HOLD A KEY BEING THE CLEF OF THE ARTISTS BASS PALETTE ORCHESTRATION OF TOO NOTE BEING THE "C". A ONE OF A KIND;= OF I HAVING THE SET TO BE OF TOO "BABY NEEDS A NEW PAIR OF SHOES".

Shirley and Tom, I found out about my cousin Wally yesterday. My mom and dad were his aunt and uncle. Maria Klein Stutzriem (late 1993) and Albert Stutzriem (passed Aug 11 2010).
Our family moved away when I was a baby, but when I was an adult I went to Chicago and Wally and Tom showed me the Vic theater and took me around town where I met Shirley and her family. I had such a great time with you guys! Another time I visited your folks Walter Sr. and Shirley. I was in need for ...

Dear Bianca, Little Walt and Sharon,
I am so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man. Walter was the best - the best of anything and everything any man could be. It has been quite some time now, but Walt's absence in my life still leaves a tremendous hole in my heart. He was my dearest and truest friend and I miss him, but can take comfort in the fact that he is happy in heaven with many old friends and would want us all to celebrate his "larger than life" life. We all miss ya Walt!

My deepest sympathies are extended to Walt's family. He was, indeed, larger than life and a huge influence on us all. His Joie de Vive still brings a smile to my face all these years later and my heart is heavy today with the news of his passing.
Hey Walt..Get in the Car! And tell Bobby we said Hey!

Our heartfelt sympathys for your loss of Walter, he was the kindest person, he loved life and people. Every project he was involved in turned to gold, he gave so many musical artists a place , in Chicago to preform and a chance. He helped so many people that needed it,he always had a sympathic ear and wisdom in the building trades.
He was a super human being and a good friend, we will miss him dearly, with that magnificant smile.
God rest his soul, it was a blessing for everyone...

My deepest sympathies for your loss. Walt was one of the nicest people I knew in the Chicago scene, and I will always remember him warmly.

Wolf

With deepest sympathy, we are sorry for your loss. We are sure he will always be remembered with a smile.

So sorry about Walter. We had great times in Chicago and Tucson. I hope he ends up in a good place. SQUID