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1930
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2024
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George Klein Obituary
Born March 7, 1930, in Shaler Township, Allegheny County, he was the son of Joseph Klein and Elnora Reeg Klein.
He worked for Bell Telephone, collecting coins from coin boxes. He was also co-owner of Reeg & Klein Brothers Water Well Contracting with his brother, Joseph. He loved hunting, fishing and going to camp in Venango County. In his adult years, he enjoyed caring for animals. This included his feline family of 14 cats and three dogs. He also loved feeding the deer and birds and daily cared for 19 feeders. He was very skilled at yard work.
Surviving are his wife, Patricia Valasek Klein, whom he married Dec. 28, 1993; sister-in-law, Marge Klein; and three nieces, Susan Ambrose, Sharon Ambrose and Beth Byers.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Marilyn Kammer Klein; brother, Joseph Klein III; and sister, Emilie Federkeil.
KLEIN - Friends of George D. Klein, who died Tuesday, July 9, 2024, will be received from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at FOX FUNERAL HOME, 410 W. Main St., Saxonburg. A prayer service will follow with Deacon Bill Carver officiating.
A private interment will follow in Allegheny County Memorial Park.
Memorial donations may be made to the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah, or ALS Pittsburgh.
For more information, please visit www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.
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John Bennett
July 12, 2024
I was fortunate enough to have lived next door to George Klein for 5 years - 1972-1977 and somewhat remained in touch. I was 6 years old and had the adventure of a life time. Mrs. Klein would make a cake for my sister, brother and I on our birthdays. They were both very kind. I returned in 1980 for 2 weeks to help George and his brother Joe with the water well business.....I'd go to the calls with them sitting between them....digging, pouring concrete, and running the trips to and from the truck. I would return a couple of times - brought my own kids to meeting George and Joe in 2008 following a deployment to Iraq . It's as if I had never moved away - just picked up where we left off. I have so many great memories of George - he was a very good person. He will be missed I hope by many and remembered for his hard work and love for animals.
Miguel and Bev Ruiz
July 10, 2024
This is a sad day for us. We will always remember this wonderful man. He was our close neighbor. He was always so kind to us and made us feel welcome when we moved to Overbrook Road. He was never too busy to stop and say hello if he saw us outside. We will miss you George. Our deepest condolences to Pat and his family.
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