Ric was a graduate of Madison High School and an U.S. Army veteran. He was employed as a corrections officer at MANCI for 35 years. Ric loved music and was an accomplished lead guitarist for over 50 years.
He is survived by his wife, Esther Duffey Kline; four children, Angela J. Kline (Kristipher) Norris, Brian K. Kline (Shirley Poland), Christine M. Duffey (Shane) Heaberlin and Dusty L. Kline (Bo Little); eleven grandchildren, River, Skyler, Derrick, Blayden, Rylan, Juliette, Myles, Olivia, Dominick, Mariah and Quintin; two brothers, Kevin Kline and Herman Kline; a lifelong friend, Jeff Mapes; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Wappner Cremation Center is privileged to serve the family.
