Bernard Michael Klein

Bernard Michael Klein Bernie M. Klein, age 68 of Hastings, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 6, 2019. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, and grandfather. Bernie was born on October 31, 1950 in Hastings, Minnesota. He was the son of Phyllis (Mahoney) and Lawrence "Larry" Klein. He married the love of his life, Maureen Rene Klein (Riches) and they made Hastings home with their two children, Steven and Rene.Bernie worked for 3M as a technologist and later at Scherer Brothers. His family was always his first priority. He was a big man with a big heart. Bernie enjoyed reading and particularly loved to read to his grandson, Warren. He will be greatly missed by his family. Bernie was preceded in death by his parents, Larry and Phyllis Klein; and his brother, Bob Klein. He will be missed by his wife of 46 years, Maureen Rene Klein; his children, Rene Klein and Steven Michael (Maren Hoch) Klein; his grandson, Warren Michael Klein; his siblings, Barb (Paul) Cyr, Becky (Dwight) Cummins, and Bill (Bobbi) Klein; his siblings-in-law, Gene (Linda) Riches and Marilynn (Doug) Grant; nieces and nephews, Brian Riches, Matt Riches, Chris Crill, Doug Crill, Adam (Katie) Klein, Ryan Klein, Lauren (Jason) Andrews, and Clair Cummins; and other family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 15th Street W., Hastings, with Fr. Michael Barsness presiding. Family and friends are invited to join for a visitation at the church from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and to a reception immediately following Mass in Mother Seton Hall. Interment will follow at the church cemetery Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.