Name: Memorial Gathering for Alois "Al" Klein
Start: 2017-12-06T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-12-06T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Holy Spirit Parish

Klein, Alois "Al"

Alois "Al" Klein, age 87, of Stevens Point passed away December 1, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family, and under the care of Ministry Hospice.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Al will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday December 6, 2017 at Holy Spirit Parish. Rev. Thomas Lindner will officiate. Burial with full military honors will be at the Guardian Angel Cemetery. Friends and family will gather to share memories from 10:00 AM Wednesday until the time of service at the church.

Al was born January 14, 1930 in Stevens Point the son of Frank and Johanna (Grzesiak) Klein. He graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School in 1947. Al served his country in the United States Army enlisting with the Wisconsin National Guard on January 19, 1948 in Stevens Point. In 1959 he became the communications chief and held that position until becoming first sergeant in September of 1961. He was called to active duty during the Berlin Crisis in October of 1961. He took a discharge in October of 1962 but returned to the Guard in 1963 and resumed his position as communications chief. He completed 30 years of service in May of 1978, honors earned include: National Defense Service Medal, Wisconsin National Guard Service Ribbon with 5, 5 year devices, and the Army Commendation Medal.

Al married the love of his life Janice Zdrojewski on April 21, 1951 at St. Peters Catholic Church.

Al was the President and co-owner of Franks Hardware where he worked for 51 years. He started with his father Frank, as a child and in 1956, with his brother John, took over the store and co-ran it until retiring in 1992. Al and Janice's sons took over the operation at that time. After retiring, Al and Jan spent winters in Apache Junction, AZ. Al enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing at Lake Emily, and traveling all over the world.

Al also belonged to various organizations throughout his life. These included 32nd Division Red Arrow Veteran Association, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, and the Moose Lodge of Stevens Point,

Al's family want to also thank the Ministry Hospice staff especially care provided by RN Megan, Champlain Mark and health aide Stephanie.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years: Janice; their 3 sons; Eric (Linda) Klein, Alan (Rita) Klein and Mark Klein. Granddaughters; Sarah (Greg) Duescher and Julie (Harry) Gleason. Grandsons; Richard and Theodore Klein. Great granddaughters; Alexandria Klein and Lillian Gleason. Great grandsons; Jacob and Trevor Gleason. 3 siblings: John Klein; SR Miriam Therese "Ginger" and Margaret "Midge" Drury. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Nicolas, and his 3 sisters: Grace, Zita, and Marie.

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Published by Stevens Point Journal on Dec. 4, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Alois Klein

Sponsored by Shuda Funeral Chapel - Stevens Point.

9 Entries

Ray Kalpinski

December 7, 2017

I served with Al in the National Guard.
The one thing I will always remember about Al, is that he was always willing to help you in any way.

He will be greatly missed by those who knew him.

Ray Kalpinski

December 7, 2017

I served with Al in the National Guard, and one of the things that I always remember about Al, is that he was always willing to help you in any way. He was a great guy, and will be missed by many people who knew him.

Stan Jane Biadasz

December 7, 2017

Our prayers are with you Jan and we would like to express our deepest condolences to you and the rest of the family Al will be greatly missed l will miss the visits I had with him may Al rest in peace

Stan Jane Biadasz

December 7, 2017

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Don Wisinski

December 5, 2017

To the family sorry for your loss of a great guy. Met Al in the early sixties when I operated a gas station across the street . Many time I would need something to help repair something in the station. He had what I needed. That's where the saying came from if Frank's don't have it you don't really need it. RIP.

December 4, 2017

My sympathies to Al and Rita. I worked many years at the Papermill with Al.
You are both in my thoughts and prayers.

Gerald Zynda

December 4, 2017

Rest in peace old friend! My sympathy and prayers to the family.

Phillip J. Janowski

December 3, 2017

Al was a great person to know and work for. I've known Al all of my life from when I would go to Frank's Hardware with my late grandfather Anton S. Janowski and my late Father Joseph J.Janowski when they were located on Second St. when the moved to the old Fishers Dairy on what was College Ave. (Now Mid State Tech College) to when they moved to the now U.S.10 location in Stevens Point, WI (by the way Frank's Hardware had planned for frontage road as U.S.10 had become a major arterial). Throughout the years I have gained a lot of mechanical and electrical knowledge which is to this day very valuable to me and the clients that I serve and very beneficial to my gaining my state master electrician and inspector license. Words cannot say enough about the good recommendations that the Klein's and there associate's have given me. I always enjoyed some of the National Guard stories Al would tell me when I would would in their home or store. A lot of great memories! Al thank you for your service to the U.S.A.! May God rest Alois's soul. I will remember Al in my prayers.

December 2, 2017

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hosea 13:14 *

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