Elaine R. Klein

Elaine R. Klein special wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully June 9, 2024 at Bowling Green Manor. She was born to John and Rose Leon on February 1, 1939. Elaine graduated from Libby High School and the University of Toledo. After graduation, she worked as a teacher at Jones Junior High, Crossgate, but mostly Heatherdowns Elementary. For over 30 years, she loved the students as much as they loved her. Elaine married Ronald A Klein April 14, 1961. While she loved teaching, in retirement her best job was Mrs. Claus with her husband Santa at the Toledo Zoo.

Surviving is her son Jeff (Sue), grandchildren Lauren (Matt) Sullivan, Ashley (Jay) Buchanan, Zachary (Chelsea) Kulwicki, Chelsea (Kelsey) Steude, Caitlin (Garrett) Breda; great-grandchildren Mason and Kayleigh Sullivan, Anabelle and Stafford Steude, Myles Kulwicki and due in August, baby Breda.

Friends and family will be received Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 12-4 p.m. at Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home, 222 E. South Boundary Street, Perrysburg (419-874-3133). Burial will be private. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Elaine’s name to Bowling Green Manor 1021 W. Poe Rd, Bowling Green Ohio 43402. The family would like to that all the caring staff and residents at Bowling Green Manor who made Elaine happy and comfortable during her final years. Condolences may be made online to the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.