James Klein
Aug. 23, 1923-July 14, 2017
James L. Klein, 93,
Minot, ND, passed away
Friday, July 14, 2017, at
Trinity Hospital in Minot.
James L. Klein was born
August 23, 1923, the son
of Andrew and Mary
(Wolf) Klein, in Silva, ND.
He was raised and educat-ed in Rugby, and graduat-ed Rugby High School in
1941.
Jim married Florence L.
Buchholz August 29,
1946, in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. Following
their marriage, they made
their home on the family
farm north of Rock Lake,
where they farmed for 37
years. In 1982, they re-
tired and moved to Minot.
While living in Minot,
Jim and Florence were ac-
tive members of the
Moose Lodge and were
members of the Pol-
kateers. They were
members of St. John the
Apostle Catholic Church,
Minot. Together they
volunteered for many
years at Trinity Nursing
Home and also at the Our
Lady of Grace Food Pan-
try, both in Minot.
Florence passed away
May 10, 2011.
He enjoyed an active so-
cial life, which included
dancing and visiting with
his many friends.
His loving family in-
cludes: children, Dr. Da-
vid (Judy) Klein, Minot,
Dean (Nancy) Klein, De-
vils Lake, Jeffrey Klein,
Bismarck, and Karen
(Andy) Rosemark, Roches-
ter, Minn.; nine grandchil-dren; and six great-
grandchildren; brother,
Eugene (Lorraine) Klein,
Minot; and numerous
nieces, nephews and
many dear friends.
James was preceded in
death by his parents;
wife, Florence; brother,
Robert Klein; and sister,
Arlene Klein.
Mass of Christian Buri-
al: Wednesday, July 19,
2017, at 10:00 a.m. at St.
John the Apostle Catholic
Church, Minot.
Interment: Rosehill
Memorial Park, Minot,
ND.
Visitation: Tuesday
from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at
St. John the Apostle
Catholic Church, Minot.
Vigil Prayer Service:
Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at
St. John the Apostle
Catholic Church, Minot.
Those wishing to sign
the online register and
share memories may ac-
cess the online obituaries
section at (www. thomp-
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