Eugene Kline
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Eugene Russell Kline, 80, of Malinta, Ohio passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, August 28, 2022. He was born in Napoleon, Ohio on November 11, 1941 to Russell and Helen (Modlinski) Kline. He married Carolyn "Jeanie" Joy on November 4, 1961 in Grelton, Ohio.
Eugene worked as a tool and die maker for Tenneco until he retired after 38 years. He was an avid fisherman and gardener, having won the largest tomato many times at the county fair. Eugene was a member of the Malinta United Methodist Church. His biggest joy was being around his family.
Eugene is survived by his children, Terry (Michelle) Kline of Harrison Township, MI, Tammy (Jeff) George of Malinta, OH, and Tom (Jan) Kline of Montpelier, OH; grandchildren, John (Jessica) Kline, Matthew (Nicole) Kline, Elizabeth (Corey DeGrandchamp) Kline, Alexandria (Andrew) Muench, Amanda Mikolajczak, Patrick Mikolajczak, Justin George, Jeremy (Hope Dangler) George, Stacey (Zach) Birdsall, and Jeff Boskovich;and great grandchildren, Isabell, Olivia, Aubrey, Brooklynn, Elijah, and Ophelia. In addition to his parents, Eugene was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanie, and brother, Phillip Kline.
Friends and family will be received at the Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon, Ohio on Sunday, September 4, 2022, from 1:00 PM until the time of services at 2:30 PM. Interment will follow at Grelton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Malinta United Methodist Church or the Henry County Humane Society. Online condolences and messages may be shared with the family at rodenbergergray.com.