Edward Klein, Jr. 74, of Wauchula died Sunday, June 19, 2011 at his home. Born Nov. 28, 1936 in Hardee County, FL, he had been a lifetime Hardee Countian. He was a citrus grove laborer.
Survivors include his wife, Ovita M. Klein of Wauchula; 2 sons, Dennis Klein (Lori) of Wauchula and David Klein (Gale) of Madison; 2 daughters, Charlotte Vickery of Wauchula and Ovita Kilgore (Eddie) of Zolfo Springs; 3 brothers, John Klein (Jane) and Russell Klein (Angela), all of Zolfo Springs, and Robert Klein (Joyce) of Lake Branch; 1 sister, Martha Ladwig of Zolfo Springs; 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Visitation is on Tuesday, June 21st from 6-8 p.m. at Robarts Garden Chapel. Funeral services will be in the Chapel at 10 a.m. Wednesday with Rev. Jeff Giles officiating. Burial is in New Hope Cemetery.