Stephen Klein

02/20/1936 - 05/28/2025

Stephen Klein died on May 28, 2025 at age 89 after a brief illness. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and public servant in DC. He spent three decades at USAID leading projects focused on deforestation, renewable energy, and energy efficiency; held elected office on the Advisory Neighborhood Commission; and co-authored "Voices from the Mississippi Hill Country," a book of oral histories from the civil rights movement. Join us for Stephen's memorial service on Friday, June 6 at 10:30 a.m. at the Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home, 11800 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD. Following the service will be a shiva on-site where loved ones can gather in Stephen's memory. In lieu of flowers, his family asks that you donate to the "Sam's Dad" Fund at The Arc Southern Maryland. Stephen's son, Sam, is supported by The Arc. Your gift will help continue the work that meant so much to Stephen — ensuring people with disabilities are seen, valued, and empowered every day. You can donate online at bit.ly/samsdadfund or by check at The Arc SoMD, P.O. Box 1860, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.