Obituary Record

Klein, Gerald J.  -  January 4, 1996

Gerald J. Klein, 68, of Waveland, died Thursday, Jan 4, 1996,in New Orleans.

Mr. Klein was a native of New Orleans, had been a resident of Waveland since 1969, and was a member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church. He served in the Merchant Marine during World War II. He later joined the military, served over 20 years and retired from the U. S. Air Force. He worked as a maintenance man for St. John High School in Gulfport and retired after 20 years of service. He was a charter member of American Legion Post 77 and VFW Post 3690 in Waveland.

He was preceded in death by his eife, Hedwig Klein.

Survivors include his brother, Roy H. Klein of New Orleans; a special cousin, Juanita Perrien of New Orleans; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was Friday evening at Riemann Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis. Services were conducted Saturday a the funeral home chapel, with burial in Waveland City Cemetery.

The family prefers memorials to Nurses Training Program in care of American Legion Post 77, P. O. Box 380, Waveland, MS 39576

Source: Sea Coast Echo Jan 7, 1996

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