He was born April 21, 1927 in Boalsburg, PA, son of the late William J. and Ruth (Wieland) Klinger.
Ken was a 1945 graduate of Palmyra High School and a WWII Army Air Corp veteran. He was a retired meat cutter for Acme Markets and also for the Milton Hershey School. He was of the United Church of Christ faith; a 50 plus year member of Brownstone Lodge #666 F&AM in Hershey and the Harrisburg Consistory; also a member of the Zembo Temple Shrine and the WBCCI Airstream Travel Club.
Kenneth is survived by; wife of 63 years, Geneva S. "Jean" Klinger; children, Barry K. (Brenda) Klinger, Lee Ann (Robin) Ream, and Brenda J. (Matthew) Lee; grandchildren, Beth K. (Craig) Nicarry, Ashley E. (Aaron) Gottier, and Jennifer L. Ream; step-grandchildren, Jessica, Matthew, Jr, and Michael Lee; 6 step-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 from 10 until 11 AM in the Hoover Funeral Home in Hershey. A Masonic Service will be at 11 AM followed by a celebration of life service.
Interment with full Military Honors will be in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to the Brownstone Temple Assn., P O Box 256, Hershey, PA 17033 (memo check for the Heritage Fund) or to the charity of donor's choice.
Central Penn Unit has lost a very active member of our club this week.
Comments from Dennis Ober, Past President Central Penn Unit.
Wow!! What a shock... Ken was one of the first member along with his brother John, to welcome Carol and I into the Club. I can remember Ken always there to make a Rally successful. Many times he would make alot of the meals for the get together. His wisdom and friendship were next to none. He also served as President of Central Penn. He and Jean were so Proud when their Grand daughter was running for Queen at WBCCI International Rally. Ken has done so much to make the club a better Airstream Club.
Every time I would call with a problem or answer he would take care of it. When Ken went to Travelers Rest in Florida I ask him to look out for an Airstream with my wants and wishes. It wasn't long before I got the call that he found one. So off to Florida we would go to pick it up. He always had the Welcome mat out when we got together.
At Travelers Rest he knew everyone and would always get a site for me when we went to Florida. After 20 years in the Club, I was up for President, What a Honor to have Ken swear me in at my Installation Banquet. I am so Thankful for that.
So I just want to say Good-bye Ken to a Loyal..Helpful..Caring..Friend ..We will all miss him !!! Obie
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