Vincent B. Klein, age 56, died Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 at his home following a long bout with cancer. He was born in Three Rivers the son of Vincent E. and Henrietta (Pluester) Klein and was a lifetime resident of Wakeshma Township, and member of St. Edward Catholic Church in Mendon. He graduated from Colon High School in 1982. He lived a full life doing what he loved to do, working the farm, raising his boys, and loving God.
Vincent is survived by his three adopted sons, Vincent, Paul, and Charlie; twelve siblings, Mary Klein of Mendon, Tom (Margie) Klein of Colon, Mark (Paula) Klein of Mendon, Jane (Barry) Vander Veen of Portage, Gary (Sandy) Klein of Mendon, Diane (Dave) Snyder of Navarre, FL, Bonnie (Byron) Moser of Vicksburg, Carol Mack of Athens, David Klein of Mendon, Barbara (Wayne) Dale of Corona, CA, Anthony (Patty) Klein of Mendon, and Jean Marie Klein of Mendon; sister in law, Tangileen Klein of Mendon; forty five nieces and nephews; forty five great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Roger Klein; brother in law, John Mack; and great niece, Judy Klein.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 pm Wednesday at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon. A Rosary service will take place at 6 pm Wednesday in St. Edward Catholic Church in Mendon. The funeral mass for Vincent Klein will be at 11 am Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Vicksburg where the family will receive friends for one hour prior to mass. Msgr Thomas Martin will officiate and burial will follow in St. Edward Catholic Cemetery in Mendon. It is suggested that memorial donations be directed to either the Mendon Food Cupboard, or to St. Edward Catholic Church. Memories and condolences may be shared and a video of the mass will be posted later in the day at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com.