Richard Lee Kline

Richard was born in Ravenna, Ohio on January 31, 1941 to parents James E. and Esther (Keller) Kline. Richard had been a Randolph resident for the majority of his life until moving to Pfaffstown, NC seven years ago. He graduated in 1959 from Randolph High School where he had been an All County and All State linebacker and halfback for the Randolph “Tigers”. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, enlisting in 1963. Upon being honorably discharged, he began a long career with General Motors in Lordstown, retiring after 30 years. In his younger years he was active in youth sports, coaching Pee Wee football, Hot Stove Baseball and wrestling. For many years he played alumni football at Waterloo. Richard liked to golf and participated in many leagues over the years and also enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He was passionate about working out at the gym and competing in power lifting, garnering many records and awards.

Richard is survived by his brothers Charles Kline and Jerry (Lorri) Kline. He also leaves his beloved children: Dan (Lia) Kline, Kim Plajer, Shawn Kline, Tara (Brett) Schmucker, 12 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Richard is also survived by the mother of his children Carol Sue Kline and special North Carolina friends, Bob & Dot Adams.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Edward Kline.

Friends will be received at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St, Ravenna, on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 from 11am until 12pm. Funeral services, officiated by Pastor Jeff Mills, will begin at 12pm. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Randolph.

It is required that everyone attending visitation and service wear a mask and practice social distancing. The family certainly understands if you do not feel comfortable with attending due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Condolences and memories can be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com

Donations in Richard’s name can be made to Freedom House, 1213 Anita Dr., Kent, OH 44240 or to the Veteran’s Administration.