James Warren Klee, 82, of Shadyside, OH died Monday, November 6, 2017 at Marietta Center, Marietta, OH. He was born September 5, 1935 in Bellaire, OH a son of the late James Brown Klee and Elizabeth Alexander Crow.
Jim was a retired employee of the former Blaw-Knox Foundry, a Protestant by faith and a member of Bellaire American Legion Post # 52, VFW Post # 626, Sons of Italy, Elks and a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Debbie Sargent.
Surviving are three daughters Cheryl (Tony) Cowser of Palm Springs, FL, Peggy Klee of Boca Raton, FL and Jamie (Moon) Munjas of Waterford, OH, a son-in-law, Ashley Sargent of Wheeling, WV; a brother, Dr. Samuel (Judy) Crow of Tipp City, OH; nine grandchildren, Thomas Zdunczyk, Justin Zdunczyk, Kara Cowser, Cameron Cowser, Michelle Brown, Taylor Sargent, Abbey Sargent, Harley Munjas, Hunter Munjas; six great-grandchildren; a traveling buddy and close friend, Paul Gebhardt.
Friends will be received on Saturday from 12 noon until time of service at 2 pm at Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory 441 37th Street Bellaire, OH with Dr. Samuel Crow officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens Pleasant Grove, OH. Full Military Honors will be conducted by the Belmont County Council of American Legions on Saturday at 1:45 pm at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post # 52 by going to “TMCFunding.com”
Share your thoughts and memories of Jim with his family at www.bauknechtaltmeyer.com
James Warren Klee
September 5, 1935 - November 6, 2017
09/05/1935 - 11/06/2017
Past Services
Visitation
Saturday November 11, 2017
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes - Bellaire Chapel
441 37th Street
Bellaire, OH 43906
740-676-1611 | Directions
441 37th Street
Bellaire, OH 43906
740-676-1611 | Directions
Service
Saturday November 11, 2017
2:00 pm
Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes - Bellaire Chapel
441 37th Street
Bellaire, OH 43906
740-676-1611 | Directions
441 37th Street
Bellaire, OH 43906
740-676-1611 | Directions
I miss you so much, and think of you every day,,, I don’t think I will ever meet a man or person with such a heart of gold as yours,,,,Love you Dad!
Even though it has been years since we spoke….You were my dads friend and co worker at Blaw Knox…. I am so sad to hear this….as I have been trying to find you to say HI… May you fly high my friend….
Jim was such a great guy. I always enjoyed his presence and the conversations we had, you will be missed.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of James Warren Klee, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten..
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….
US Marine Veteran, James Warren Klee, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
Rest in peace Mr. Klee. You were such a very nice man. Always had a smile on your face and always made other people smile too. You will be missed.
Rest in Peace, Mr. Klee. I’ll always remember our many talks at the Legion, and trading the office of Sergeant-at-Arms back and forth. You were always such a great guy , and a good friend…you will be greatly missed.
Rest in Peace Mr. Klee, I remember our many talks at the Legion and taking turns at Sergeant at Arms. You were always such a great guy and wonderful friend. You will be greatly missed.
Rest In Peace Mr Klee,you were such an amazing guy that brought a smile to many people.I will always cherish the fun times at Deerasic and the many talks that we had.
Rest in peace now uncle Warren. Dad and Debbie are rejoicing to have you join them. You were a great n fun uncle. We all loved you.
So sorry to hear this. He was one of the most sweet caring person I ever knew. Thought of him a lot wondering how he was doing. Fly high my friend you will be sadly missed.