"So Sorry to learn of Tom's passing. I always enjoyed talking to him when he called Dad while I was visiting. I remember the years that we were pen pals at Aunt Val's urging. Tom had a lot of challenges in his life, but he always strived to live it to the fullest of his ability. "
In loving memory of
John Thomas Klein
February 28, 1950 - February 8, 2018
Marion- John (Tom) Thomas Klein of Marion and formerly of North English, died Thursday, February 8, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City at the age of 67 years.
Tom was born February 28, 1950 in Iowa City, the son of John and Helen (Shea) Klein. He graduated from Keota High School in 1968. He served in the United States Air Force from 1968-1972 as an air traffic control instructor. Tom was united in marriage to Kristi Wilkerson on February 24, 2012, in Victor, Iowa. He enjoyed visiting with people, listening to music, watching the Iowa Hawkeye's and spending time with his family and their cats.
He is survived by his wife Kristi and a stepdaughter Jessica (Justin) Garrett all of Marion. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Celebration of Life Gathering will be Saturday, March 3, 2018, from 11:00 to Noon at the Powell Funeral Home in North English with a sharing time with military rites at Noon. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.
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"I'm so sorry for your loss Kristi, I will never forget some of the phone conversations I had with him. He loved you and would always tell me I don't know what I did :) . Love you!"