Timothy J. Klein

Timothy J. Klein 75, passed away peacefully in the loving presence of his family on January 10th, 2015. Tim was born December 3rd, 1939 in Greendale, WI.



After graduation from Pewaukee High School, Tim went to Milwaukee Area Technical College and became a master plumber and plumbing designer. He enjoyed his career of 55 years in the plumbing industry working for commercial plumbing contractors in Wisconsin until founding his own business first in Wisconsin and later in Wyoming.



Tim enjoyed being a mentor to the many individuals who worked for him and inspired those eager to start their own businesses. Kohler Company invited Tim to be a guest speaker at the American Club in Kohler WI. He presented technical information on plumbing products, installations and bridging the business relationship gap between contractors and manufacturers.



Tim’s hobbies included designing his own homes and wood working, His family enjoyed his master craftsmanship of working, receiving many one of a kind pieces. Tim also enjoyed family cookouts and gatherings in which he spent time with his children and grandchildren. He was as an avid reader and a favorite topic was history.



Tim was an active church member in all the communities in which he lived, volunteering with; the youth groups, ushering, and as a board member of the church council.



Tim is survived by his loving wife Mary of 42 years his six children; Mark(Cindy)Klein, Todd (Robbin) Klein, Cindy (Gary) Garvin, Patrick Klein, Brian (Lesa) Klein and Jennifer (LaMont) Foster and twelve grandchildren. He is further survived by sister-in-laws; Diana Herres, Carmen Klein, Helen Klein, Nancy Williams and Judy Elston. His brother-in-laws Ron Williams and Mike Elston. Also by nieces and nephews.



Tim was preceded in death by; his parents Carl and Irene Klein, three brothers; Bradley, Ronald, and Dennis Klein. Grandparents, grandson Joseph Klein, and granddaughter Kesha Klein.



A private memorial service for the family will be held Saturday January 24th, 11:00 AM at Ascension Lutheran Church, Fond du lac, WI.



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