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Richard Klein
RICHARD KLEIN
Iowa City
Richard L. Klein, 70, of Iowa City, passed away Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at Mercy Iowa City's hospice unit. A funeral service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service, Iowa City. Visitation will be before the service, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Mercy Foundation – Hospice Unit.
Richard was born in Hills, Iowa, on April 20, 1944, the son of Wilfred and Irene (Kral) Klein. He was united in marriage to Linda Klein and they had five children together. They later divorced and Richard was united in marriage to Beverly Klein, who preceded him in death March 26, 2009.
Richard loved all sports, especially attending all of his grandchildren's sporting events.
Richard is survived by his five children, Tim (Anne) Klein, Jeff (Shelly) Klein and Kris (Doug) Tauchen, all of Iowa City, Rich (Kimberly) of Coralville and Stacy (Mike) Miller of North Liberty; one sister, Betty Hanson of Iowa City; ex-wife, Linda Klein of Iowa City; special friend, Kay Ekwall of Iowa City; and 10 grandchildren, Robert, Angela, Kailey, Jacob, Drew, Ali, Andrew, Tatum, Adam and Austin.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Beverly Klein; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim (Betty) Klein, Hank Klein and Bill Hanson; and great-nephew, Austin Maier.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.lensingfuneral.com.
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