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Gary Kline Obituary
Gary M. Kline, 39,
formerly of Hamburg, PA, died in
a logging-truck accident on January 7th on Fire Hall Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon.
He was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, and was the son of Dennis R. and
Charlene V. (Lesher) Kline of Womelsdorf.
Gary was a 1993 graduate of Hamburg Area High School. He then served his country with pride as a U.S. Army veteran for five years.
He attended the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints in Monmouth, Oregon. At the time of his death, he was employed by Siletz Trucking Corporation.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by children: Madison Kline, Stockton, California; and Tristan Kline, Quebec, Canada; two brothers: Glen A., husband of Krista (Miller) Kline,
Aurora, Illinois; and Bryan D., husband of Lesley (Bone) Kline, Clayton, NC; one uncle, David A.,
husband of Betty Anne
(Tracy) Kline, Fredericksburg, Virginia; and several nieces, nephews and cousins and his beloved dog, Porter.
He was also predeceased by his maternal grandparents: Lester and Marie (Sarig) Lesher and paternal grandparents John and Katherine (Gromis) Kline, and one uncle, Bruce Lesher.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 17th at 11:00 AM from the Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Inc., 40 S. 4th Street,
Hamburg, PA. A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Burial will be
in Friedens Cemetery,
Lenhartsville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Berks County, 1801 North 11th Street, Reading, PA. 19604. Online condolences may be made at www.burkeydriscoll.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary Kline
The Latham Family
January 16, 2014
To the entire Kline family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is heavy with the sad news. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael Mescavage
January 16, 2014
May your loved one soar on Eagles wings for the Great Courage HE has shown,
Our Freedom which HE fought for and His love of country for which he gave.
The members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart
Michael J. Mescavage, Cmdr.
Dept. of Pennsylvania
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Michael Mescavage
January 11, 2014
May your loved one soar on Eagles wings for the Great Courage HE has shown,
Our Freedom which HE fought for and His love of country for which he gave.
The members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart
Michael J. Mescavage, Cmdr.
Dept. of Pennsylvania
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Angela Frantz
January 10, 2014
Charlene, Dennis and Family,
I am so sorry for you loss. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Robin, Kevin , Nadine & Madeline Compinski
January 10, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of you loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Suzanne Hoster
January 9, 2014
Charlene and family, so sorry for your loss, prayers to all of you
Deanne Berger
January 9, 2014
So sorry to hear about the loss of Gary. He was so young. I hope your family will find comfort in sharing all of your memories of Gary from the years you shared with him. May he rest in peace.
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