Kenny Kline

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Kenneth Raymond Kline, age 89, a lifetime Kendallville resident, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Kenny was born in Kendallville, Indiana, on February 10, 1935, to the late Alfred and Mildred (Coffelt) Kline. He was employed early on with the railroad and Flint & Walling. Since 1975, Kenny was a well-known, self-employed electrical and refrigeration repairman in the Kendallville for many years. He married Kay Ann Friskney on May 24, 1958, in South Milford, Indiana. Kay preceded him in death in 1980 at a young age. 

Kenny was a loving father to his three boys and eleven grandchildren.  He enjoyed spending holidays with everyone and welcomed any occasion to get together with family and friends.  He was extremely proud of the accomplishments of his grandchildren, was an avid IU basketball fan and a good friend to those who needed a friend.  

Kenny was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church.  He loved homemade ice cream and pies.  He had many small hobbies including raising blueberry bushes, playing the guitar, and tinkering with things so that he could fix them later.  You could always hear him whistling while he fixed and worked on things, and of course, if he accidentally pocket dialed your phone number, you were greeted by his whistles.  He will be greatly missed.

Survivors include:
Son, Steve and Judy Kline of Kendallville.
Son, Randy and Jenny Kline of Kendallville.
Son, Ronnie and Stephanie Kline of Kendallville. 
Eleven grandchildren including: Gregory Kline of Kendallville; Sarah Kline of Rome City; Matthew (Erin) Kline of Kendallville; Grace (Justin) Wiza of Elkhart; Joseph Kline of Fort Wayne; Rachel (Jimmy) Gould of Fort Wayne; Benjamin Kline of Kendallville; Leah Kline of Fort Wayne; Katie Kline of Avilla; Kara Kline of Avilla; and Hunter Kline of Kendallville.
Sister, Patty Gienger of Kendallville. 
Sister, Mary and Mike Parvu of Kendallville.
Brother, Jim and Diana Kline of Kendallville.
Brother, Larry and Terri Kline of Kendallville.
Sister, Sue Myer of Chico, California. 

Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Mildred Kline; his wife, Kay Ann Kline; and two brothers, John Kline and Caryl "Kirby" Kline. 

Visitation will be held Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 3:00 - 7:00 PM at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 14, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Hite Funeral Home with Reverend Phillip Rigdon officiating the service.
Burial will follow the funeral service at Lake View Cemetery. Casket bearers will be his grandsons, Greg Kline, Matthew Kline, Joseph Kline, Benjamin Kline and Hunter Kline, and Justin Wiza. 
Memorial donations may be made to St. John Lutheran Church.

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