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David L. Klein
David L. Klein, 41 of Port Clinton, formerly of Lorain died Sunday, April 9,
2006 at his home unexpectedly.
Mr. Klein was born in Lorain, Ohio on Feb. 5, 1965. He graduated from
Vermilion High School in 1983 and 1987 from the University of Michigan with
a degree in Violin Performance. His postgraduate studies were at the
Cleveland Institute of Music.
He was a graduate of the Ohio College of Massotherapy in Akron and
worked as a licensed massage therapist for ten years. Most recently he was a
certified residential appraiser with the Chapman Appraisal Group in Port
Clinton.
Mr. Klein was a member of the Port Clinton Toastmasters and a past
member of the Elyria Rotary.
He was a beloved son, husband, father, cousin, nephew, uncle and
friend. He had an innate ability to see your heart, feel your pain and make
you smile. He had great courage, persistence and gentleness. A sensitive
soul and talented musician, he had remarkable ability to create beautiful
music. With his special gift of touch, he helped ease the pain of many.
Mr. Klein is survived by his wife Marian " GiGi" Klein (nee Chapman) to
whom he was married on December 8, 1997, twin children Hannah and Josiah
Klein both at home, his parents Warren and Gerda Klein (nee Friedman),
sister Randi Klein of Northampton, MA, brothers Robert Pomeroy of Japan,
Peter Klein of Coral Gables, FL and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins,
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother Jonathan Klein, paternal
grandparents Julius and Sylvia Klein and maternal grandparents Morris & Rose
Friedman.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at 10:00 AM in the
Salem Cemetery, Lorain, OH with Cantor David Wolinsky, officiating.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the
Klein Children's Fund, Attorney Ronald H. Gordon, TRUSTEE, 5315 Oberlin
Ave., Lorain, Ohio 44053.
Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals is handling the
arrangements.
Condolences
From: Robin (Villa) Straka
Relation: Friend
I am very sorry for your loss. I went to school with Jonathan. What a
tragedy that two lives full of such promise and talent were so short. You
and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
From: Ken Miller
Relation: Friend
My heart goes out to David's
family. He was a good man and my friend and I will miss him.
From: Pat and Carl
Relation:
Dear Gerda and Warren: Pat and
I want to express the deep pain we feel for you and your family--- Our
thoughts are with you...
From: Larry & Diane Freedman
Relation: Friend
There comes a time for all of
us
when we must say good-bye,
But faith and hope and love
and trust will never die.
Although the curtain has fallen for David
The future’s fairer than the past
When we believe
And trust in God’s eternal care-
Perhaps his time seemed all too brief
A friendship shared, a laugh, a love, and his music
these things, I too, will miss.
We must try to look beyond earth’s shadows,
We will miss David,
and our hearts are sore,
As time goes by we miss him more.
His loving smile, his gentle face:
No one can fill his vacant place.
We will always remember David.
We send Our Prayers,
Larry & Diane Freedman
From: The Sklarek
Family
Relation: Old Vermilion Neighbor
The Sklarek family would like
to express our deepest sympathy in the loss of your son, brother, husband,
father, friend, David. One can only imagine the pain your are experiencing
at this time. We truly are sorry for your loss and wanted to let you know
our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Arline, Lou, Rick, Randy, Sue, Sandy and Sharon Sklarek
From: Bette and Ken Goodman
Relation: Friend
Dear Gerda ,Warren and
children,
Words can not express our condolence...
If its possible to share a small part of you're grief...please know that our
hearts and thoughts are with you.
Love,
Bette and Ken
From: Tim and Pam King
Relation: friend
Warren and Gerda,
Words cannot express our sorrow for your loss. Our thoughts are with you
and your family.
Tim and Pam King
From: Katy (Romp) Innes
Relation: Friend
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Klein and family,
I was saddened to hear of David's passing, I can only imagine the sorrow
that you are feeling. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and
prayers. I like to think that Dave and Jon are now together making
beautiful music.
Sincerely,
Katy (Romp) Innes
From: Jeremy Tavenner
Relation: Friend
David was my violin teacher in high school and was a very gifted person. He
helped me to appreciate music more than I could ever know and also taught me
the value of patience. I am deeply saddened by his passing and may God bless
him and his family during their time of need.
-Jeremy Tavenner
From: Lynn Freedman Gillam
Relation: friend
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Lynn, Mike and Alison Gillam
From: Molly and Bill Romp
Relation: Friend
Dear Klein Family,
David's death is truly a tragic loss. I will always remember him with that
million dollar smile. He and Jonathan spent time at our house when the kids
were all in High School, and I have to admit those 2 were my favorite of
Katy's friends. May the memories of happier times be a comfort to you during
these sorrowful days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Molly and Bill
Romp
From: Debra Bennett Calabrese
Relation: Friend
To Mr. and Mrs. Klein and family,
You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your son.
I am a former neighbor from Lorain and was a babysitter for Randi and the
boys. I remember the loving home of parents committed to the lives of their
children.
I know your hearts are broken. It is with the help of your close family and
friends that you will get through this time of grief. There is no greater
pain for parents than to lose a child. I can only imagine the depth of your
sadness and the heaviness of your hearts.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Yours very kindly,
Debra Bennett Calabrese
From: Chris Konik
Relation: Friend of Family
Mr. and Mrs. Klein:
Both David and Jonathan were truly talented men, ahead of their time in many
ways. My life has been enriched from the time spent with both of them.
I have found that the best way to pay tribute to them is in the great
stories told of the many adventures while they were with us.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
--- Chris Konik
From: Lisa Kleinhans Trevathan
Relation: High school friend
Dear Klein Family:
I was so saddened to hear about your recent loss. David and I were friends
in high school. We were in choir, Soundsations and musicals together.
Gerda and Warren, you may also remember that we went to the prom together in
1982 (my senior year).
David was a very talented musician both instrumentally and vocally. I'll
never forget when he starred as Nathan Detroit in the musical "Guys and
Dolls". Both David and Jonathan were "naturals" on stage. They must have
made you very proud!
David was a kind man. In '01, when I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer, he
sent me a very thoughtful card expressing his support. Since we hadn't been
in contact in quite a while, he also updated me with the news that he had
married and had had twins. Being the proud husband and father that he was,
he even enclosed a picture of his family. I, too, am happily married and
have (three) wonderful children. We recently moved to beautiful
Northeastern Tennessee for my husband's job.
I can only imagine the pain and shock that you are all feeling over your
loss. GiGi, may God give you the strengh to raise those two beautiful
children, Hannah and Josiah, without David. May his memory live on
through his children always. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
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