Timothy Klein

OBITUARY

Timothy Michael Klein was born in St. Paul, MN, the son of Mark Klein and Karen Salo, on June 29, 1987. Tim grew up in Alexandria and attended Jefferson High School there. Tim spent time at Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge in Minneapolis and was a part of Life Right Outreach and the Fortress in Willmar. Most recently Tim resided in Willmar and was an Assistant Manager with Menards.

Family was very important to Tim. He loved spending time with his family. Tim always held a special place in his heart for his younger brother Jon; taking time to do the little things, being a wonderful big brother. Tim was the "favorite uncle" of many of his nieces and nephews and the "prankster brother" to his siblings. Tim will missed dearly by all those who knew and loved him.

Tim had a gift of seeing the best in people. He was thoughtful and made friends easily, cherishing those relationships. Many of those recent relationships were from his involvement in the Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge and the Fortress. Tim's faith grew through these ministries and he became a caring friend and a voice of reason for many. Tim loved the Lord and he lived that out loving those around him.

Tim was a passionate Minnesota sports fan, loving the Vikings, Wild, Twins and the Timberwolves. He enjoyed watching movies, playing in church softball leagues and he became quite passionate about learning to play golf. He loved to support the programs that helped by volunteering and attending their fund raising events.
Timothy M. Klein died suddenly on Friday, September 2, 2016. He is survived by his mother, Karen (Joe) Salo of Alexandria; father, Mark (Nancy) Klein of Moorhead; brothers, Tony (Missy) Klein of Burnsville, Andy (Kelsey) Klein of Lakeville, Kenny Klein of Minneapolis, Jon Klein of Alexandria, and Lee Klein of Lakeville; sister, Mary (Andy) Elwood of Willmar; grandparents, Kenneth and Rosemary Klein of Hastings; nieces and nephews, Jackson, Jensynn, Jayden, Jordan, Saige, and Cody; step sisters and step brothers, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Leo and Lenore Urman and his uncle Dave Klein.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 11AM at New Life Christian Church in Alexandria. Visitation will be held from 4-7PM with a 6PM Prayer Service on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at the Anderson Funeral Home and also for one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Casket Bearers are Anthony Klein, Andrew Klein, Kenneth Klein, Lee Klein, Andrew Elwood, and Adam Trask. Honorary Casket Bearers are Jon Klein, Nick Kemper, Aaron Salo, and Zachary Salo.


Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria.