About
Samuel Kline Obituary
He was born May 14, 1932, in Albion to Ivan and Claudia (Ruffing) Kline.
In October 1953, in Brimfield he married Bonita "Bonnie" Dockery.
Mr. Kline honorably served in the U.S. Air Force, during the Korean War.
He had worked in the tool and die industry and retired from the Adroit Company in Huntertown.
Sam was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Kendallville; Kendallville VFW Post 2749; and a 70-year member of the Kendallville American Legion Post 86 and the Avilla American Legion Post 240.
He enjoyed spending time on the golf course and could happily lose an afternoon to a good round. At home, he loved settling in to watch old westerns, the kind of classic stories and familiar characters that always brought him comfort.
Surviving are his wife of 72 years, Bonnie Kline of Kendallville; two sons, Michael (Olinda) Kline of Auburn and Rick (Loretta) Kline of rural Avilla; five grandchildren, Michelle (Paul) Kuhlhorst of Auburn, Samantha (Justin) Penland of Huntertown, Corey Kline of Kendallville, Kevin Kline of Kendallville, and Tanya Buhl of Colorado; 11 great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Michael Brown Kline, II; a sister, Lois Hetrick; and three brothers, Donald Kline, Dean Kline, and Fred Kline.
Private family services will be held at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville.
Burial will follow at Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville.
Honor guard services will be provided by the Veterans Honor Guard.
Share memories and condolences at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
222 South State Street P.O. Box 38, Kendallville, IN 46755
Make a Donation
in Samuel Kline's name
People and places connected with Samuel
Recent Obituaries
How to support Samuel's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Samuel Kline's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
