John Kleinhen, 1945-2014
John R. Kleinhen, 68, of Ada died at 10 a.m. on March 16, 2014 at Lima Manor. He was born May 29, 1945 in Fostoria to the late Robert and Mary Crawford Kleinhen.
John was a self-employed painter who enjoyed working on classic cars and reading. He was a graduate of Fostoria High School.
Survivors include a son, Robert (Mallory) Kleinhen of Kansas City, Mo., three grandsons, Kaden, Collin and Jace Kleinhen, and two brothers, Steven (Julie) Kleinhen of Eaton, Ohio and Dennis Kleinhen of Naples, Fla.
Private services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rita's Hospice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com. Arrangements are by Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Bluffton.
The family would like to thank Lima Manor and St. Rita's Hospice for the care John received.
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