Kline Dean Irwin, 90, a long time resident of Lake of the Woods, Bremen, passed away at 4:28 p.m. on Sunday, May 13, 2012 in Pilgrim Manor Nursing Center, Plymouth. The son of Elmer and Iva Middleton Irwin, Kline was born on April 27, 1922 in Argos. He attended Argos Schools.
Kline enlisted in the U.S. Navy on August 14, 1941, serving in W.W. II. He received a Purple Heart on December 23, 1943 and was discharged on September 8, 1945.
On September 28, 1946, Kline and Eloise P. Pearson were married in Chicago, Illinois. Eloise preceded him in death on February 11, 1984.
He retired from Bremen Bearing, where he had worked as a machinist for many years.
Kline was an avid fisherman and also enjoyed hunting, gardening and tinkering with motors.
He was a member of the Plymouth Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1162, American Legion Post 27, D.A.V., Moose Lodge and the USS Wasp Stinger Club, from which he never missed a reunion.
Kline is survived by two daughters: Pamala K. and husband Jerry of Fremont, CA and Lizabeth E. and her husband Mike of Flint Michigan; two grandsons: William Boyer and Brad Boyer; a brother, Harold Irwin and a niece, Nancy Irwin, both of Woodstock, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Eloise, a granddaughter, Lyndsey Rodriguez and a nephew, Richard Irwin.
The family will receive friends at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, on Thursday, May 17, 2012 from 4 to 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 18, 2012, officiated by the Rev. Larry Marhanka, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, Plymouth, which Kline attended. Burial will follow in the New Oakhill Cemetery in Plymouth, where military honors will be accorded Kline by members of the Plymouth American Legion Post 27, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1162 and the D.A.V.
Memorial gifts in Kline’s name may be made to the Plymouth Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1162, 606 Lake Avenue, Plymouth, IN 46563.
Harold R. Irwin says
To the Families & Friends of Kline Irwin:
This is to express my condolence and sorrow for Kline\’s passing from us to GOD\’S care. And I\’m very sorry that I\’m physically unable to attend the Funeral. I just don\’t get around good anymore. Part of my problem is that I\’m still grieving for the loss of our son Richard, my wife Jeanette for almost 70 years, two long time friends here in Woodstock, and now, Kline.
Harold Irwin
Joye Irwin says
Dear Pam, Beth and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Kline\’s passing. I\’m sure he and Richard are sharing Navy stories now.
You have my deepest condolences.
Nancy Irwin says
Dear Pam, Beth, and Family,
My sympathy to you on the death of your father. May you remember the good times and his laughter. I\’m sorry I won\’t be able to join you on Friday. I need to stick close to Dad. I\’ll be thinking of you all. May God\’s peace and comfort be with you. Love, Nancy
Joe Yocum says
Condolences to you girls from the LaPaz class of 1958. (Remembering you Mom was one of our class sponsers) We all have fun memories of times during school with your Mom and Dad. Know that you are in our thoughts at this time.
sent by Joe Yocum
Erin Metsker says
We were very sorry to hear of Kline\’s passing. We always enjoyed Kline\’s visits and the stories he shared. During this difficult time, may you find comfort in all the memories you have. Andy and Erin Metsker
Nanette Miller Durbin says
Pam I am sorry for the loss of your father my prayers go out to you and Beth. May he rest in peace ,God Bless
Judy Null Graddy says
Kline and your Mom were our Class Sponsors, Class of 1958. Lots of fond memories. So sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy.
Larry and Norma Phenegar says
Pamela and Lizabeth,
We deeply regret the loss of your father. We were happy to know he and your mother and we have wonderful memories on the lake and camping with them.
Larry and Norma Phenegar
Harold R. Irwin says
To the Families & Friends of Kline Irwin:
This is to express my condolence and sorrow for Kline\’s passing from us to GOD\’S care. And I\’m very sorry that I\’m physically unable to attend the Funeral. I just don\’t get around good anymore. Part of my problem is that I\’m still grieving for the loss of our son Richard, my wife Jeanette for almost 70 years, two long time friends here in Woodstock, and now, Kline.
Harold Irwin
Joye Irwin says
Dear Pam, Beth and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Kline\’s passing. I\’m sure he and Richard are sharing Navy stories now.
You have my deepest condolences.
Nancy Irwin says
Dear Pam, Beth, and Family,
My sympathy to you on the death of your father. May you remember the good times and his laughter. I\’m sorry I won\’t be able to join you on Friday. I need to stick close to Dad. I\’ll be thinking of you all. May God\’s peace and comfort be with you. Love, Nancy
Joe Yocum says
Condolences to you girls from the LaPaz class of 1958. (Remembering you Mom was one of our class sponsers) We all have fun memories of times during school with your Mom and Dad. Know that you are in our thoughts at this time.
sent by Joe Yocum
Erin Metsker says
We were very sorry to hear of Kline\’s passing. We always enjoyed Kline\’s visits and the stories he shared. During this difficult time, may you find comfort in all the memories you have. Andy and Erin Metsker
Nanette Miller Durbin says
Pam I am sorry for the loss of your father my prayers go out to you and Beth. May he rest in peace ,God Bless
Judy Null Graddy says
Kline and your Mom were our Class Sponsors, Class of 1958. Lots of fond memories. So sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy.
Larry and Norma Phenegar says
Pamela and Lizabeth,
We deeply regret the loss of your father. We were happy to know he and your mother and we have wonderful memories on the lake and camping with them.
Larry and Norma Phenegar