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Bruce Klinger Obituary
Bruce H. Klinger, 62, of Wernersville passed away Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, of natural causes at his residence.
He was the husband of Diane M. (Fine) Klinger.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late LeRoy and Lillian (Baer) Klinger.
He was a graduate of Conrad Weiser High School and a graduate of Wyomissing Polytech School.
Bruce retired from Doors Express.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Wernersville and a member of the Heidelberg Heritage Society.
In addition to his wife he is survived by a daughter, Alicia C., wife of Zachary Godbold, Williamsport, Md.; a stepdaughter, Pamela L., wife of David Benjamin, Reading; a stepson, Michael P. Deffendall, husband of Jennifer Deffendall, San Antonio, Texas; a sister, Doris Shadel, Virginia Beach, Va.
Also surviving are six brothers: Forrest Klinger, Tampa, Fla., Elwood Kling-er, Wernersville, Gene Klinger, Lexington, Ky., Dennis Klinger, Lower Heidelberg Township, Marlin Klinger, Mohrsville and Keith Klinger, Lower Heidelberg Township; two grandchildren, Lillian and Paige Godbold; and a step-grand-son, Matthew DeLong.
He was also predeceased by a brother, Richard Kling-er.
Services will be held Monday at 11:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 130 S. Walnut St., Wernersville, PA 19565, with Rev. Lee A. Diefenderfer officiating.
Interment at Pleasant View Cemetery. Friends are invited to call Monday 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church at the above address or to the Heidelberg Heritage Society, 182 W. Penn Ave., Wernersville, PA 19565.
Online condolences may be made at www.lammandwitman.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bruce Klinger
January 16, 2012
Dear Diane and the Klinger Family
I am so sorry for your loss of a wonderful husband and brother. I was part of the Klinger Family for many years as a band member with Roy. We worked together at Textile and in the band. Same with Bruce,as we had a special kinship for many years even after Rockwell. I will miss Bruce and remember him in my thoughts and prayers as i do for Roy and Lillian. My wife has Parkinson's Disease for 20 years now it it almost impossible to leave her alone or with a careperson. Aain, sorry for your loss of a great coworker and friend.
Ralph Blatt and wife Barbara
nd friend.
Lew and Barbara Shattuck
January 14, 2012
Diane
We will always remember how you and Bruce made us feel like family
Lew and Barbara
January 14, 2012
We are so sorry for the lost of a family member . I knew Bruce when he and his family would come to the A- treat softball games back in the day . He was just like the rest of the Klinger boys , great person , our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family of Bruce . If you need to talk you know i am here for you guys
From old friends
Allen and Connie Leck
Amy Troutman
January 13, 2012
We are so sorry Diane. Bruce was always so kind to us. He listened whenever I had questions and concerns about Council.
Love,
Jeff & Amy
Suzanne Kreider
January 13, 2012
Diane, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bruce will live in the major way he served Trinity. I am sorry that I will miss the service as I am in Florida. Suzanne Kreider
January 13, 2012
Our sincere sympathy to all the Klinger family in the loss of Bruce. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Aunt Eva. Uncle Eusty, Pam, and Rick
January 13, 2012
Dennis and Ginny,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Leon and Lenora
Linda & Mike Groff
January 13, 2012
Dennis and family - our deepest sympathies to you on the loss of your brother.
January 13, 2012
Elwood and Carole, you and your family have our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. All our love to you and your family. Tim and Susie Reeder
January 13, 2012
Dennis (& Family):
So sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Pat & Harry Yocum
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