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Gerald Rollis 'Jerry' Klein
GERALD ROLLIS "JERRY" KLEIN
Manchester
Gerald Rollis "Jerry" Klein, 81, of Manchester, Iowa, died peacefully on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, at his home in Manchester, following a long journey with dementia.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 55 years, Nancy Klein of Manchester; his two sons, Christopher (Carolyn) Klein of Manchester and Shaun (Jamee) Klein of Coralville; five grandchildren, Casey (Kennedy), Courtney, Benjamin, Samantha and Jocelyn; two great-grandsons, Liam and Christopher; his mother-in-law, Thelma Bessey; two sisters-in-law, Beverly Klein and Becky (Bob) Walsh; three brothers-in-law, Randy (Dolly) Bessey, Tracy (Linda) Bessey and Kurt Bessey; along with several nieces and nephews.
Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com.
Because of COVID-19 concerns, masks are recommended at the funeral home and church.
Mass of Christian Burial: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manchester, with the Rev. Gabriel Anderson officiating.
Visitation: 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Manchester, where there will be a 2:30 p.m. Scripture service. Friends may also call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home on Wednesday.
Interment: St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Manchester, Iowa.
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