Larry G. Klein

December 8, 1934 - December 21, 2020

Larry Klein, 86, of Grand Island passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Lincoln. Celebration of Life services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at All Faiths Funeral Home. Pastor Dean Hansen will officiate. Livestreaming will be available on All Faiths Funeral Home Facebook page. All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Larry was born on December 8, 1934 on the family farm near Pleasanton, son of Thomas and Helen (Krietzer) Klein. Larry graduated from Pleasanton High School where he was active in football, basketball, baseball and track. Although he chose to help on the family farm rather than attend UNL on a football scholarship, he was a lifetime Husker fan. His love for sports continued after graduation and he played on many baseball and softball teams. On December 12, 1954 he married his sweetheart, Rogene Johns. They had just celebrated 65 years together. The couple spent the first ten years on the family farm near Pleasanton before moving to Grand Island. They loved to spend Saturday nights dancing at Liederkranz and the Saddle Club. Larry was employed by Case New Holland for several years until he retired due to health. Following retirement, he babysat his granddaughter for years, they enjoyed collecting beanie babies and spending time with each other. Larry took immense pride in keeping his grass beautiful and the envy of many golf courses. He also kept busy in his garage and could be counted on to help a neighbor in need, or he had some goodies for the neighborhood kids. Larry adored and spoiled his dog, Shane and his daughter’s dogs while dog sitting. Larry is survived by his wife, Rogene of Grand Island; son, Brent Klein of Grand Island; daughter, Erin (Mike) Lahowetz of Grand Island; granddaughter, Ariel (Sonny) Dineen of Plattesmouth; best buddy and four-legged companion, Shane; along with extended family and friends. Larry cared for his family, friends and neighbors with all his heart. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Harold and Donald.