Richard 'Rich' Klein

Richard “Rich” Klein, 74, of Grand Island was welcomed into his heavenly home after a long battle with Parkinson’s, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at All Faiths Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. followed by the Rosary. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Resurrection Catholic Church in Grand Island. Celebrant will be Fr. Vijumon Choorackal and concelebrant Fr. Mark Maresh. Livestreaming of the Mass will be on the church’s webpage. Burial will follow at Westlawn Cemetery. Rich was born on January 12, 1951, in David City, NE, son of Anton and Annie (DeBaets) Klein. He graduated from Centennial High School in Utica in 1969. While in high school he met the love of his life, Barbara Behm, and they were married in Ulysses on September 25, 1971. They lived in Seward where Rich was employed at Hughes Brothers, and then at Goodyear in Lincoln for 28 years until his retirement in 2000. Rich and Barb moved to an acreage near Garland, NE in 1989 until their move to their cabin in Buena Vista, Colorado in 2001. Rich was enlisted in the Army National Guard from 1969 to 1975, dedicating his time and service whenever called. In Nebraska, Rich was an avid outdoorsman and loved going pheasant hunting with his friends and antelope hunting in Wyoming, bringing home prized antelope, and hunted deer locally. In Colorado, Rich worked at Napa Auto Parts and Car Quest. He loved and owned classic cars in the 70s and started his own detailing business to keep busy doing what he loved. He was meticulous in keeping his vehicles, ATVs immaculate and his lawns always looked like a golf course. Rich and Barb spent every weekend ATVing the local passes with friends from April to September and skied every weekend from January to March. Rich and Barb organized the High Rockie Riders ATV Club and scheduled monthly rides through beautiful mountain trails and passes. Rich and Barb moved to Grand Island to be close to their grandchildren, attending ball games, dance and music recitals. Rich has always loved to celebrate the 4th of July with their family. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Barb of 54 years, their daughters, Sherri (Jason) Probasco of Grand Island and Angi (Tim) Herron of Seward; grandchildren, Brennan (Katelin) Probasco of Grand Island, Michael (fiance’ Ashdyn Anderson) Beck of Mesa, AZ, Alaina Probasco of Grand Island, Austin (fiance’ Jaylen Naber) Dobrusky of Lincoln, and Morgan Dobrusky of Seward; brother, Louis Klein of Altoona, FL; sisters, Leona (Mike) Zegers, David City, Lena (Bill) Gipfert and Marie (Jeff) Bruegger of Columbus, and Theresa (Tom) Dion of David City; close friend and caregiver, Amanda Brunken of Grand Island; and numerous cousins and close friends. Rich was preceded in death by his parents, and in-laws Don and Marlene Behm, brother-in-law Norman Behm, sister-in-law Karen Kierbs, and son-in-law, Charlie Dobrusky. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Condolences may be left at www.giallfaiths.com

Richard 'Rich' Klein

January 11, 1951 - November 1, 2025

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January 11, 1951 - November 1, 2025

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