Robert Klein

Klein, Robert Bye Combat Veteran of WWII. Age 90. of Bloomington and Edina. died Friday, 7 October, 2011 of a sudden heart attack. Survived by his devoted wife Marilyn Flynn Klein age 91, as well as four loving daughters, Ann Klein, Julie Rossini (Tom), Dr. Marilynn Hammond-Foster (Mike), and Victoria Klein. Also survived by 9 adoring Grandchildren, David Reker, Aimee Reker-Fernberger, Ian Klein, R. Leigh Klein Meyer, Alexandra Hammond Norris, Alyssia Hammond Cursi, Lucas Hammond, Meghan Foster, and Michael Foster. Super Grandpa also has 7 Great-Grandchildren that he was able to spend time with and adored, and his loyal German Shepherd "Ryder." Bob graduated from the University Of Minnesota school of Engineering. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps during WWII, and served as an MP in the United States Army overseas in WWII. He served honorably and saw extensive combat in Europe, including Germany, but was a quiet veteran. He used his engineering knowledge to start and run a successful company, DRY-R-X. He invented and manufactured many modern day items such as the clothes dryer vent to the outside of the house, large diameter carbide hole saws, film processing equipment and fireplace tools. Bob was a founding father of The Minnetonka Power Squadron and established many of Big Island's amenities, as well as maintaining the Island for many years. He and Marilynn loved boating, helping their fellow boater, and he never hesitated to help even a stranger in need. He was a contributing member of the Kiwanis club for over 45 years and helped raise funds for children, donating many hours of his time. He also was an active member in the MN Kite Club, where he enjoyed donating kites and teaching kids to fly them. He enjoyed fixing things and making them work better for friends and family. He had a thirst for knowledge and was continually fascinated with the wonders of human technology. Bob was able, bright eyed, bushy tailed, and grateful to the end. He enjoyed long walks with his faithful German Shepherds, Greta, Brin, Leibchen, Rinehardt, and Ryder. He could be seen most days and evenings of late, throwing the ball and joking with the folks he encountered. Bob kept his sense of humor until the end and never stopped enjoying life. Foremost, he was a loving husband and devoted family man. Bob and Marilyn just celebrated 68 years of marriage, still holding hands. He died as he wanted "with his boots on" and as his Granddaughter remarked, "He nailed the dismount". We should all be so lucky. The world was a better place for having him. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery. Funeral service 1 pm Friday 14 October, with visitation one-half hour prior to the service at: Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996 West 50th St. & Hwy 100

Robert Klein

October 13, 2011

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