Leonard Allen Klein

1960 - 2016

Klein, Leonard Allen

Leonard "Len" Allen Klein, age 55, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving family after a two year long courageous battle with cancer. Len was born to James and Judith (Casner) Klein on December 8, 1960. He married Jean Lamers on October 1, 1983 and they have enjoyed an amazing 33 years together. He graduated from Kimberly High School in 1979 and graduated in 1983 from UW-Madison with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Physical Therapy. The majority of his career was spent as the director of physical therapy at Valley-Bay Therapy in Appleton, WI.

Len loved camping, hunting, fishing, and working with Jean around the house and yard, creating a special place for family and friends. One of Len's favorite pastimes was sitting on his back porch listening to music and entertaining. His home was always open to everyone. He was a member of Holy Spirit Parish in Kimberly. Len had a passion for working with kids; volunteering many hours coaching football, baseball, basketball, and softball within the Kimberly Area School District. Len was a Kimberly High School Athletic hall of fame inductee and a member of the Wisconsin Badger football team. He loved golf outings and spending time with his buddies. Len loved watching football, but the times he enjoyed the most were the ones spent with his wife and children and being the best "Poppy" to his grandchildren, whom he loved dearly.

Len is survived by his loving wife Jean; his parents, James Klein and Judith (Kenneth) Kaufert; his children: Meghan (Denis) Prahl; Alex (Katie) Klein, Adam Klein, and Aaron "AJ" Klein; his grandchildren: Jackson, Lillian, and soon to arrive baby girl Prahl and Jaden Klein. He is further survived by his brothers Terry (Colleen) Klein and Robert (JoAnne) Klein; step-sisters: Wendy (Scott) Stolberg, Amy (Marty) McLaughlin, and Jill (Mark) Daft; parents-in-law: Richard "Dick" (Barb) Lamers; brothers-in-law: Joe (Kelly) Lamers, Tom (Patty) Lamers, Mark (Jane) Lamers, and Tim (Kourtny) Lamers; sisters-in-law: Anne (Mark) Huiting, Mary (Jeff) Prickette, and Patti (Eric) Scott; uncle Dick (Dee) Klein, uncle Tom (Mary) Klein, and his godmother Karen Klein; and many other special aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Leonard (Adeline) Klein; step-mother-in-law Nancy Klein and uncle LeRoy Klein.

A funeral mass to celebrate Len's life will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at HOLY SPIRIT PARISH at HOLY NAME OF JESUS PARISH, 620 E Kimberly Ave in Kimberly with Msgr. James Vanden Hogan officiating and Deacon Jeff Prickette assisting. Visitation will be held at the church from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established. Boettcher Family Funeral Home of Kaukauna is assisting the Family. 920-766-2099. www.boettcherfamilyfuneral.com

The family would like to thank the staff of Fox Valley Hematology & Oncology, especially Dr. Guenther and Jennifer Giebel, APNP; Dr. Voecks of The University of Chicago; the staff of the oncology unit at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton especially Dr. Munson; the ICU at Carolinas Medical Center, especially Dr. Heyer and Mary Jo, RN; and finally to ThedaCare Regional Medical Center- Appleton's ICU staff, especially RNs Robyn and Ashley and RTs Rick and Amy. We are grateful for your loving care and compassion.

We will always be thankful for the true blessings that have come from the thousands of prayers over the past two years during his battle with cancer. We have seen many miracles that have touched and brought countless people closer to Jesus. Len was a strong amazing vessel of God's love. He fought the good fight, he finished the race, and he kept the faith.