Mildred E. Klein
Mildred E. “Millie” Klein, 87, of the Town of Wayne, passed away on October 6, 2023, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.
Millie was born on October 19, 1935, on the family farm in the Town of Wayne, the daughter of the late Wilmer and Nettie (nee Sauder) Faber. She was married to Harvey Klein on August 2, 1952, at their hometown church, Salem United Church of Christ in Wayne, where she was a member of the Women’s Guild. She went to Kewaskum High School and worked at Schultz Brothers Five and Dime in West Bend, Amity Leather for 25 years as a paster and later as a gold stamper, retiring in 1989. Millie enjoyed crafts, her flowers, traveling, and reading.
Those Millie leaves behind to cherish her memory include her husband, Harvey; two children, James (Jerri) Klein and Cindy Schickert; three grandchildren, Jeremiah Klein, Jacob Klein, and Michael Schickert; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Gloria Faber and Phyllis Faber; a brother-in-law, Donald Klein; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, Millie was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Allen Schickert; a granddaughter, Jennifer Schickert; her siblings, Rosemary (Ralph) Giese, Wayne Faber, and Eugene Faber; her parents-in-law, Melvin and Lenora Klein; a sister-in-law, Eileen Klein and a nephew, Russel Faber.
In honor of Millie’s wishes, no services will be held. Burial of her cremains will take place at Salem UCC Cemetery in Wayne.
The Myrhum – Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Millie’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.
