Wilhelm (Willi)-Klein-Obituary

Wilhelm (Willi) Klein

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Mar 15, 1933 – Apr 21, 2023

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BORN
March 15, 1933
DIED
April 21, 2023
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Willi Klein 1933-2023With great sorrow and bittersweet gratitude, the Klein family announces the passing of Wilhelm (Willi) Klein, father, opa, brother, and friend. Born in Kufstein, Austria, on March 15, 1933, he celebrated his 90th birthday with family and friends. He skied until he was...

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Linda, Fred, Greg and Christopher I'm sorry to here of your loss. Willi was one of those irreplaceable souls who touched my life and I'll never forget. My thoughts are with you all. Keep well.

I am truly sorry for your loss. Sending you my prayers. Sincerely, Mimi Schrauder Skalsky

So sorry for your loss. We have many happy memories of Willi and Linda at Seven Springs. I especially remember the pear shnapps with the pear in the bottle. Our daughter remembers being in their heart shaped hot tub. Such wonderful memories of a truly wonderful man.

Mayda and Barry Roth send our deepest condolences to the Klein Family. Welcome to Ski Heaven Willi!

To Willi's Family- What a wonderful life Willi lived. As a high school kid in the late 70s, I spent every penny I could scrounge up on skis, bikes and tennis rackets at Willi's Ski Shop. My best friend, Scott Sander, worked there for years during high school and college and I got to know Willi through Scott. For years I skied on a pair of Elan GS skis that were custom manufactured by Elan with the name "Willi Klein" boldly emblazoned in large bright red letters on the top sheet for everyone...

Linda and Family~ Many thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked at the original location in Castle Shannon when I was in high school. I have so many fond memories of my "first job" there. You both were wonderful to work for. Willi always had a twinkle in his eye and Linda, you were an amazing leader! Blessings to your family! Much love, Sue Schaefer Harrigan

Sending love and condolences to Linda , Fred , and the Klein family . Willi was one of a kind , a master skier ,along with a great guy . We have wonderful memories , working at Willi´s and spending time with you all . We are so grateful to have know him .

So sad to hear of the passing of "The Legend." I worked at Willi's during college and got to know Willi and Freddie well. Twenty plus years later my youngest daughter worked at Willi's also. Working at Willi's changed my life and opened the world of skiing to me. There are literally hundreds of people that worked at Willi's and I'm sure most of them would say it was the most fun of any job they every held. Willi treated his employees like family, and the parties are legendary. I will...

Linda and your family, My heart and thoughts go out to you. Willi was a wonderful person. He was always terrific to be with, with such joy and laughter. Jeff Lynner