KLEIN, Richard E. "Dick" 94 of Largo, Florida passed away March 12th, 2016 at Largo Medical Center.
Born in Peoria, Illinois to Erwin & Louise Klein. Dick was a retired athletic director for the University of Illinois. He was an infantry commander for the U.S Army, a Purple Heart recipient and a received a Bronze Battle Star while serving during WWII.
After his wife Pauline's death, he was totally involved in serving St Justin Martyr Catholic Church.He was a true Angel in our community. Survived by his brothers, Edward Klein & Gerald Klein; his sister, Sue Klein; a granddaughter, Jessica Carroll and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 16th,2016 from 6:00-8:00PM at Lewis W. Mohn Funeral Home and a Funeral Mass at St Justin Martyr Catholic Church on March 17th at 11:00AM.