Gary L. Klein

Mr. Klein loved to hunt and fish; he also was an avid fan of NASCAR, WWE professional wrestling, and Star Trek. He was a City of O’Fallon Laborer with Union Local #670 for over 35 years. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who will be truly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy H. and Loretta, nee Hangsleben, Klein.

Surviving are his loving wife, Dolores “DeeDee” Klein, nee Barbarotto, of Belleville, Illinois; his children; Susan (Quantez Maston, Sr.) Klein, of Belleville, Illinois, Robert (Christina) Klein, O’Fallon, Illinois; his step-children, Karen (Bill) Combest, of St. Ann, Missouri, Jeff (Mary) Bayer, Wentzville, Missouri, Kathleen Bayer, St. Ann, Missouri; grandchildren, Camron, Wayne, Shayne, Quantez, Jr., LeDominique, Isaiah, Jorden, Sydney, Kolin, Cole, and one on the way; and his step-grandchildren, Darian, Brooke, Billy, Rebecca, Tristan, Nicholas, and Katelyn.

Memorials in Gary’s name are appreciated to the Highland Animal Shelter. Condolences may be expressed online at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2012, at Jesus the Living Word Church, 600 East McAllister St., Lebanon, IL 62254.

LAKE VIEW FUNERAL HOME