Lawrence Victor Klein

1919 - 2012

BORN

1919

DIED

2012

Lawrence Klein Obituary

Lawrence Victor Klein, 92

Lawrence Victor Klein, son of the late George Klein and Mary Schwemmer Klein, was born October 18, 1919 in Tampa, Kansas. He departed this life March 20, 2012 in Calico Rock, Arkansas at the age of 92 years, 5 months and 2 days. He attended high school in Winfield, Kansas where he excelled in athletics as well as academics. He was a member of the 1939 Kansas state high school basketball championship team. He attended college at St. John's and South Western College in Kansas, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree and Emporia State where he earned a Master's Degree in Physical Education.. In 1943 he enlisted into the United States Army and was assigned to the 2nd Infantry Regimen, that fought during the "Battle of the Bulge" in Europe. He was united in marriage to Joyce Whitfield on July 24, 1959 in Olathe, Kansas and to this union two sons were born. During his 33 year teaching career he taught Health, Physical Education, Driver's Education , Science and coached basketball at Burden, Kansas, De Soto, Kansas, Gardner, Kansas and Calico Rock, Arkansas. He was active in community affairs, serving as a former Pineville City Councilman. His hobbies included: Fishing, quail and pheasant hunting, golfing and gardening. He was an avid high school and college basketball fan. He enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas Jayhawks. He was of the Lutheran faith and a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Mountain Home.

He is survived by two sons: Brent Klein and wife Amy of Northfield, Minnesota and Ron Klein of Pineville; one brother: Lloyd Klein of Udall, Kansas; one sister: Evelyn Hacker of Syracuse, Kansas; five grandchildren: Kyra, Klein, Joel Klein, Libby Klein, Noah Klein and Jordan Klein and a host of other relatives and many good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 52 years: Joyce Whitfield Klein; one brother: Herbert Klein and one grandson: Justin Klein.

Funeral service will be Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Calico Rock Funeral Chapel with Isaac Gray and John Easterling officiating. Burial will be at Pineville Cemetery under the direction of Eddie's Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock. Visitation will be Friday, March 23 from 6-8 p.m.

Memorials may be made to the Redeemer Lutheran Church Braille Center, 312 West North Street, Mountain Home, AR 72653.

Pallbearers: Dan Lindsey, Joel Klein, Noah Klein, Eric Estes, Scott Whitfield, Carl Winters, Don Dvorack and Jerry Klein.

Honorary Pallbearers: Kyra Klein, Libby Klein, Jordan Klein and Rex Whitfield.

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Published by Baxter Bulletin on Mar. 22, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Klein

11 Entries

March 29, 2012

To the family of Mr. Klein, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I will always remember my Drivers' Ed days with Mr. Klein in Gardner, Kansas, and what a wonderful, calm teacher he was and how well he taught us all to drive. He was one of the best. Sharon Gillette Dolisi

Susan Lang

March 28, 2012

Lawrence Klein was my co-worker. He was a very good teacher and always had a smile on his face. He always had something nice to say and would help out everyone.He will certainly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Susan Jennings

March 28, 2012

I couldn't believe how he could stay so calm with some of us driving. I'll always remember him teaching us how to steer into a skid on ice! I think of that everytime the roads are slick to remind myself how to do it. Thought and prayers are with you at this time. GHS 1973

Mike O'Connor

March 28, 2012

Mr. Klein was one of the best teachers I had. We kind of had a love/hate relationship because I could be kind of ornery on occation. During my drives with him during driver's ed class we would travel down I35 and he sometimes would nod off for a short nap because he new I'd been driving for several years on a restricted license. He was a great guy and will be missed by many.

Kathy (Keegan) Kessler

March 28, 2012

I remember Mr Klein as being such a nice, soft spoken Drivers Ed teacher at Gardner High School. I am sure you must have many fond memories as well.

Mary (Jensen) Cunningham

March 28, 2012

Mr. Klein was a kind and soft spoken man. He was a good teacher and mentor. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Brian Maher

March 27, 2012

Mr. Klein was my teacher in Gardner Kansas. he invented a game called "flashball", and was always actively interested in promoting good sportsmanship and teamwork. He taught PE, Health, and was also my drivers Ed. teacher. I respected him greatly and will always remember him. My condolences to the family in their time of mourning.

March 27, 2012

He will be greatly missed, my thoughts and prayers for the family. He was a great teacher and I will never forget his soft voice and smile. 1974-1975. Debra Robertson/Courtemanche

kenny pritchard

March 27, 2012

he was a very good teacher,and fun to be around.1970-1974.gehs.

March 23, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

March 22, 2012

Pleast accept my sincere sympathy to the family of Lawrence Klein.
Joyce Czanstkowski

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