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Jean Frances Klein

Jean Frances Klein

December 21, 1939 – January 19, 2026

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Jean F. Klein, 86, of Waterloo, died on Monday, January 19, 2026, at UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital in Waterloo.

She was born on December 21, 1939, in Red Wing, MN, the daughter of Ervin and Frances (Wimmer) Michaelsen. She graduated from Lake City (MN) High School in 1957. She married Ronald W. Klein on February 27, 1960 at Immanuel Lutheran Church of West Florence in Lake City, MN; they later divorced.

Jean worked on the custodial staff for Denver Community School District for more than 25 years, retiring in 2001. She was also employed at Schumacher Elevator Company for over 45 years.

She was a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Waterloo since 1966, where she was a member of the Ladies’ Guild.

Jean enjoyed gardening, canning vegetables, embroidery, baking, and walking. She was very social and willing to share her harvest with family and friends. She always had a high school or college sporting event on her radio depending what was in season. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. No matter what happened that day, a phone call or a visit from family would put a smile on her face.

Jean is survived by three children, Daniel (Carol) Klein of Cedar Falls, Tom (Michelle) Klein of Jesup, and Janet (Dennis) Hansen of Rochester, MN; five grandchildren, Jason (Molly) Klein, Erin (Mark) Lueschow, Kelley (Jordan) Nieman, Curtis Klein, and Joseph Hansen; four great-grandchildren, Will, Noah, Owen, and Mara; three sisters, Joan Huneke of Red Wing, MN, Joyce Klein of Lake City, MN, and Mary (Ian) Lutjen of Red Wing, MN; a brother-in-law, Richard Klein of Lake City, MN; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers-in-law, Richard Huneke, and Delmar Klein; and a sister-in-law, Marvel Klein.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Waterloo. A burial service will take place at Bethany Lutheran Cemetery in Lake City, MN, at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, January 26. Visitation from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 23, at Locke at Tower Park, 4140 Kimball Avenue, Waterloo. Memorials may be directed to Pilgrim Lutheran Church or Allen Memorial Hospital Cardiac Rehab.

Locke at Tower Park is assisting the family. Locke at Tower Park, 319-233-3146.

Visitation

January 23, 2026

4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Locke at Tower Park 4140 Kimball Ave., Waterloo, IA

Funeral Service

January 24, 2026

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Pilgrim Lutheran Church 3815 Ansborough Ave., Waterloo, IA

2 Condolences

  1. Charlie and Terry Dutcher says:
    July 6, 2026 at 1:27 pm

    We were so very sorry to read of Jean’s passing. She and you, her children, were such a large part of our Denver life. We offer sincere condolences. Love, Charlie and Terry

  2. Jennifer Hansen says:
    July 6, 2026 at 1:27 pm

    I met Jean for the first time at Dennis and Janet’s wedding. She was a beautiful, sweet, positive woman. Her support and love for family was written on her face and in her demeanor. Even many years later, at Joe’s graduation party, she greeted me with a smile, beaming with pride for her daughter and grandson. Our hearts are heavy for her family and friends as they adjust to life without her sunshine, but know that there is celebration in Heaven at her arrival. She may be gone from this earth, but her glow remains, both here, in the hearts of those who loved her, and in Heaven.