Jean Klein

Jean Marie Klein, 77, of Gothenburg, passed away on April 15, 2010 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, NE.

She was born on September 11, 1932 to William and Frances (Benjamin) Whisler at McCook, NE. She grew up in Eustis and graduated from Eustis High School.

Jean was a Mother and farm wife. She later moved to Greeley, CO were she went to work as a secretary at All State Insurance. She taught Bible study, was an Avon representative, and enjoyed crocheting and crossword puzzles. She also volunteered at the Senior Center at the front desk and with bingo. Jean was a faithful listener to KRVN and an avid Husker baseball and football fan. The things she cherished most were the times spent with her family. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy.

Jean is survived by her daughters - Rhonda (Doug) Hill of Farnam, NE, Debra (Ed) Krone of Gothenburg, NE, Cynthia (fiancé - Rod Troyer) Klein of Greeley, CO; sons - Doug (Paula) Klein of Moorefield, NE, Eric (Jolene) Klein of Greeley, CO; sisters - Patricia Schutz of Elwood, Marcy Koch of Lincoln; 24 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law Peggy Whisler of Lincoln and Shirley Rieker of Eustis; along with many nieces, nephews and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents William and Frances Whisler, sister Nadine Rieker, brother Thomas Whisler, brothers-in-law Byron Shutz, Harold Koch and Gilbert Rieker, special friend Reckus Franzen.