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Edward Kleim Obituary

Edward "Mel" Kleim
Jun. 17, 1926 - Mar. 26, 2021
Resident of Sunnyvale
Raised in the Modesto area, Edward, or as his family called him - Mel, was the eldest of three children. In 1950, he married his wife Eleanora, and they later moved to Sunnyvale.
He was a natural mechanic and had a career in food-can manufacturing where he was respected for his abilities to fix the unfixable.
Mel enjoyed family gatherings, road trips, Sunday drives, card games, traditional Volga German food, and many visits to his favorite Yosemite. He delighted in his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He and his wife Eleanora attended the St. Mark Lutheran Church in Sunnyvale and were members for 65 years.
He is survived by his brother, three daughters and their husbands, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, in-laws, friends, and neighbors.
Remembrances may be made by contributing to a breast cancer charity or the charity of your choice.
The family is grateful for the loving care that our father received from Atria Senior Living - Sunnyvale, Hospice of the Valley, CTR Care, Affordable Senior Care, Stonebrook Rehab, and El Camino Hospital.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Apr. 11, 2021.

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