Roger Klein, 61

Roger William Klein, age 61, of Mendon, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Three Rivers on Sep. 12, 1953 the son of the late Vincent and Henrietta (Pleuster) Klein, and was a lifetime member of St. Edward Catholic Church. He was a 1971 graduate of Colon High School where he was active in the F.F.A. He was a life-long farmer who enjoyed mushrooming, camping, hiking, and collecting arrowheads.

Roger was married to Tangileen AcMoody on Feb. 2, 1980 in St. Edward. She survives along with six children, Jenn (John) Krol of Prospect Heights, IL, Sharon (Ely) Klein both of Fulton, Karen (Robert) Hensell of Constantine, William Klein, Laura (Geren) Mroczek, and Rosemary Klein all of Mendon; eight grandchildren, Samuel, Amber, Olivia, and Spencer Klein, Sierra and Kayla Hensell, Stanley and Evelyn Mroczek; thirteen siblings, Mary Klein, Mark (Paula) Klein, Gary (Sandy) Klein, David Klein, Anthony Klein, Vincent Klein, and Jean Klein all of Mendon, Tom (Margie) Klein of Colon, Jane (Barry) VanderVeen of Portage, Diane (David) Snyder of Navarre, FL, Bonnie (Byron) Moser of Vicksburg, Carol (John) Mack of Athens, and Barbara (Wayne) Dale of Corona, CA; many nieces, and nephews and family with whom he shared a Wonderful Life.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon, and where the Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. The funeral mass will be 11 a.m. Wednesday Dec. 10, 2014 at St. Edward Catholic Church in Mendon with Rev. Jim Vin Le officiating. Burial will be in St. Edward Cemetery. Memorials will be directed to the CCD Program at St. Edward. Condolences may be left for the family at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com