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Ralph Klein Obituary

Reverend Ralph W. Klein, age 85, Old Testament Professor Emeritus at the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. Loving husband for 60 years of Marilyn (nee Kieninger). Cherished dad of Martha (Michael) Conway and Rebecca (John) Klein-Collins. Adored papa of Patrick and Daniel Conway & Luke, Seth, and Jonah Klein-Collins. Teacher, mentor and advisor of numerous pastors and scholars. Visitation Friday, Jan 7 from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Donnellan Funeral Home 10525 S. Western Ave. Chicago and at the church Saturday, Jan. 8 from 9:00 am until time of service. Funeral Saturday, Jan 8, 10 am at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church 9401 S. Oakley Chicago (FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED). A livestream of the service will be available using the link https://www.asimplestreaming.com/rklein. Int. Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church; LSTC-Ralph W. and Marilyn R. Klein Chair in Old Testament/Hebrew Bible (Attn: Development office)1100 E 55th St, Chicago, Il 60615; and Lutheran World Relief, lwr.org. For info (773) 238-0075 or sign guestbook at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 4, 2022.

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John and Carol Albright

January 8, 2022

Dear Marilyn.
We have appreciated your friendship and Ralph's. You have both added so much to the work of the church and knowledge of God. I hope we will see you again.
John and Carol Albright.

Rev. Charley Lopez, Jr

January 4, 2022

Thanks be to God for Ralph! Great scholarship and even greater witness to the good news of Jesus. + Rest eternal grant him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine on him +

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Donnellan Funeral Home & Cremation

10525 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60643

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Service

10:00 a.m.

Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church

9401 S. Oakley, Chicago, IL 60643

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