Leonard Louis Klein

Leonard L. Klein 89, of Elk Rapids died peacefully on Monday September 20, 2010 at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Leonard was born in Metamora OH, on February 26, 1921 the son of Louis

and Amanda (Busch) Klein. He married Ruth B. Bieser on May 5, 1945 in Chicago IL. After High School,

Leonard attended Yale University during WWII and received a commission as an Engineering offi cer, upon

graduation in 1943, He served as Group Engineer offi cer for the US Army Air Corps until 1946. Leonard

received a Civil Engineering Degree from MSU in 1949. He was a Registered Professional Engineer. His work

included Armco Steel for seven years before joining Superior product Co. and retiring in 1987. He was a

member of Calvary Lutheran Church, a Life member of American Society of Civil Engineers, and Honored

Member of Rotary, Life member of Elk Rapids Masonic Lodge #275, he served on Elk Rapids Township

Planning Commission, Village of Elk Rapids Harbor Commission, Elk Rapids Zoning Board of Review,

Antrim County Planning Commission, Chairman of the Antrim County Board of Public Works, Chairman

of Directors of the MSU School of Engineering, and much more. Leonard is survived by his wife of 65

years, Ruth Klein of Elk Rapids, two daughters; Betty (Fred) Becchetti of Ann Arbor and Ellen (Lee) Welch

of Traverse City, four Grandchildren; Jonathan and Michael Welch, and Marc and Thomas Becchetti, and his

brother Charles Klein of Elk Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Kathryn Swan. A

Memorial Service will be held on Saturday September 25, 2010 at 11am at Calvary Lutheran Church in Elk

Rapids with visitation from 10am until time of service. Pastor David Mellor will offi ciate. Burial will take

place in Maple Grove cemetery Elk Rapids. Memorials may be given in Leonard’s name to; Calvary Lutheran

Church, Elk Rapids EMS or the charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral

Home, Elk Rapids. Please share a memory of Leonard at www.covellelkrapids.com.