Daniel Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Virgil A. Klein

March 2, 1931 – January 23, 2018

Memorial Services celebrating the life of Virgil A. Klein, age 86, of Paynesville, will be held 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 29, 2018 at the Daniel-Anderson Funeral Home in Paynesville. Virgil passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at the St. Cloud V. A. Hospital in St. Cloud. Reverend Denny Curran will officiate. Entombment will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.
Family and friends may call after 12:00 noon on Monday at the Funeral Home.
Virgil was born on March 2, 1931 in Albany, Minnesota to Joseph and Veronica (Rakotz) Klein. He served honorably in the United States Air Force. Virgil was united in marriage to Patsy Jo Kelley on December 2, 1951 at First Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas. He worked at A.M.P.I. for 22 years.
Virgil enjoyed photography and videography. He loved the time spent with family, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is survived by his children, Carol (Gerard) Schreiner of Blomkest, Michael (Nicole Hines) of Alexandria, Della (Bryan) Tazelaar of Montevideo, Brenda Klein of St. Cloud, Kelley (Kelly) Mohr of Mesa, Arizona; 17 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; brother, Eugene Klein of Minneapolis; and many nieces and nephews.
Virgil was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patsy Jo in 2016; and numerous brothers and sisters.
Memorials preferred in Lieu of Flowers.
A Special Thank You to all those who have given the exceptional care to Virgil over the years.


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My sincere sympathies on the loss of your dad. I love Brenda, my friend.

We are sorry to hear of the passing of Virgil. Fond memories of growing up with him and my sister Patsy. Rest in Peace and God bless your family.

We send our sincere condolences to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a truly special man. We’ll long remember the times we spent together.

Sorry for your loss. I remember growing up and spending lot’s of time in Paynesville with him and his family. My father and mother got married at the Air Force base on June 20 1953 so I know they had a lot of good time together and he will see all the family again .Thank you and your family for all the good memory. GOD BLESS Thought and prayer’s May he rest in PEACE. With regret I can’t make the Services. I will be out of state all the best to you and your family and again so sorry for your loss HE WAS A GOOD MAN.

Since I was going to lOVE you, no matter what, coz your my dad. I got to KNOW, APPRECIATE, and ENJOY you so much more, when I decided to get to know you and Mom as PEOPLE…….not just “dad” and “mom”, with likes and dislikes and flaws and failures, wishes, hopes, dreams and regrets, just like everybody else.
My only regret is that I didn’t get to SHOW my gratitude by repaying the kindness you showed me, for EVERYTHING that you did for me. To numerous to mention, above and beyond.
You were the BEST DAD this girl could have asked for………and now I’m on the long journey of missing you ( and mom) more than I know, right now.
But that’s a price I am gladly willing to pay, for the HONOR of getting to know you as more than just my dad……
💜U (both) 2 infinity……..and BEYOND!!!!
NOT GIING TO SAY GIIDBYE…….JUST, “SEE YOU LATER” 💜💜💜

You have my deepest sympathy. Thinking of you Fella and your family.

Dear Uncle Virgil, You Go Rest High on that Mountain with your wife Patsy, you Mom and Dad and all your Brothers and Sisters will be waiting there for with open arms, your were a great and loving uncle to me and I enjoy sharing all my photo’s you once a month and your video’s with me and our visits together Love you Forever and always and you will always be in my heart Kathy

I love you Pop

Services

Schedule Details

Memorial Services celebrating the life of Virgil A. Klein, age 86, of Paynesville, will be held 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 29, 2018 at the Daniel-Anderson Funeral Home in Paynesville. Virgil passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at the St. Cloud V. A. Hospital in St. Cloud. Reverend Denny Curran will officiate. Entombment will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.
Family and friends may call after 12:00 noon on Monday at the Funeral Home.