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George Klein

Klein

George D. Klein, 94, of Middlesex Township, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Concordia at Cabot.

Born March 7, 1930, in Shaler Township, Allegheny County, he was the son of Joseph Klein and Elnora Reeg Klein.

He worked for Bell Telephone, collecting coins from coin boxes. He was also co-owner of Reeg & Klein Brothers Water Well Contracting with his brother, Joseph. He loved hunting, fishing and going to camp in Venango County. In his adult years, he enjoyed caring for animals. This included his feline family of 14 cats and three dogs. He also loved feeding the deer and birds and daily cared for 19 feeders. He was very skilled at yard work.

Surviving are his wife, Patricia Valasek Klein, whom he married Dec. 28, 1993; sister-in-law, Marge Klein; and three nieces, Susan Ambrose, Sharon Ambrose and Beth Byers.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Marilyn Kammer Klein; brother, Joseph Klein III; and sister, Emilie Federkeil.

KLEIN — Friends of George D. Klein, who died Tuesday, July 9, 2024, will be received from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at FOX FUNERAL HOME, 410 W. Main St., Saxonburg. A prayer service will follow with Deacon Bill Carver officiating.

A private interment will follow in Allegheny County Memorial Park.

Memorial donations may be made to the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah, or ALS Pittsburgh.

For more information, please visit www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.

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