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Paul Klein Obituary

Paul Klein died peacefully on October 11, 2020, at the age of 73, following a six-year bout with cancer for which he had originally been given only six months to live. He is survived by his wife Amy Crum and his adult children Brice, Megan, and Lucas Klein, stepdaughter Iris Kohler, and siblings Sandy Frum, Henry Klein, and Katherine Klein, plus the hundreds of artists he coached and mentored through Klein Artist Works (kleinartistworks.com). He will be remembered for his headstrong personality, his commitment to Chicago and the art world, and his dedication to his family. He is buried in a biodegradable mushroom shroud at Windridge Memorial Park & Nature Sanctuary, in Cary, IL.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 22, 2020.

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Christine Ingraham

December 12, 2020

My family knew Paul way back in his early college days at Colorado College. We attended his first marriage. It seems like a long time ago, but I do have fond memories of Paul and his dynamic spirit. I moved to Chicago after graduate school and met up again with him when he opened his gallery. He was a force in the art world of Chicago. Very sad to hear this news, but glad to hear he had some very good years at the end.

Jim Dahl

November 23, 2020

Paul was a one of a kind personality.
He was so bright, so insightful, so funny (in his way), and so generous.
His death is such a loss for so many people.

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