DEATHS: Lawrence Klein, 79

Written by Administrator Tuesday, 04 January 2000 18:00

Lawrence Harry Klein, 79, farmer, died Dec. 20 at Hillsboro Community Medical Center. Services were Lawrence Harry Klein, 79, farmer, died Dec. 20 at Hillsboro Community Medical Center. Services were held Dec. 23 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Tampa, with pastor Clark Davis officiating. Burial was at Durham Park Cemetery. He was born Aug. 9, 1920, to Gottfried and Julia Klein in rural Durham. On Aug. 9, 1945, he was married to Esther Ottensmeier, who survives him. Also surviving are a son, Bob and his wife LaDonna of Durham; a daughter Shirley and husband, Steve Fiffe, of Hutchinson; and three grandchildren. A memorial fund has been established for St. John’s Lutheran Church.