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Michael "Mickey" Gerald Klein, age 80, of Adams, Wisconsin died Friday, March 20, 2009 at home in Adams, Wisconsin.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Friendship, Wisconsin. Father James P. McNamee will officiate. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Cremation will follow the traditional service with the final interment at Quincy Cemetery on a later date, Town of Quincy, Adams County, Wisconsin.

Mickey was born September 20, 1928 in Quincy Township, Wisconsin to Michael Patrick and Violette (Cole) Klein. He grew up in Wisconsin Dells, WI and graduated from the Wisconsin Dells High School in 1946. Mickey married Hilma Norma Lecy on May 19, 1951 in Adams, Wisconsin, this union was blessed with two sons, Scott and Rick. Mickey worked as an industrial electrician until his retirement in 1991. He also owned and operated Klein Sales, selling and servicing Skidoo snowmobiles in the early 1970�s. His enthusiasm and interest in snowmobiles was handed down to his two sons, Rick and Scott. He enjoyed watching his two sons compete in snowmobile racing and the tradition was passed down to his grandchildren. He was instrumental in the formation of several area snowmobile clubs.

Mickey was a charter member and past President of the Castle Rock Lions, receiving the distinguished Melvin Jones Fellows Award. Mickey was a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #388. He was an active member of St. Joseph�s Catholic Church serving on the building committee.

Mickey loved all kinds of music and dancing. He would entertain his wife each morning with a song. Mickey also enjoyed working on his garden and yard, the camaraderie of family and friends that gathered regularly at their home.

Mickey was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Violette Klein; son, Richard "Rick" Klein (2005); sister, Rose Heitman; and brother-in-law, Howard Heitman.

Survivors:

Wife: Hilma Klein of Adams, Wisconsin

Son: Scott (Sue) Klein of Friendship, Wisconsin

Daughter-in-law: Cynthia Klein of Friendship, Wisconsin

Grandchild: Paul Klein of Friendship, Wisconsin

Grandchild: Mark (Annie) Klein of Houghton, MI

Grandchild: Katelyn Klein of Madison, Wisconsin

Grandchild: Kimberly Klein of Friendship, Wisconsin

Further survived by other relatives and many friends.

Roseberry's Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.

 

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