Stanley A. Klein, age 88 of Marine, IL, died Friday, November 22, 2024, at his residence in Marine, IL.

He was born on Sunday, August 9, 1936, in O Fallon, IL, the son of Henry and Christine (nee Rosen) Klein.

On Saturday, October 19, 1957, he married Karen J. Klein nee Anderson at Belleville, IL, who passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020.

He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 520.

Stanley was born in O'Fallon, IL; went to St. Clare Catholic Grade School; graduated from O'Fallon Township High School. Worked with Operating Engineers Local 520 for 40 years. Retired April 2000. He loved and enjoyed his pet dogs Mason and Max; his daily drives to Casey's (Highland) for a cup of coffee and a cookie, and Friday nights eating fish dinner's at Boogie's Restaurant, Maryville, IL.

Survivors include:
Son - Donald S. (Patti) Klein, Troy, IL
Son - Darren L. (Leah) Klein, Highland, IL
Son - Barry J. (Brida) Klein, Troy, IL
Grandchild - Brandon D. (Kayla) Klein
Grandchild - Jessica L. (Dwayne) Hunt
Grandchild - Bret A. (Julie) Klein
Grandchild - Erik S. (Anya) Klein
Grandchild - Ethan C. (Ashlee) Klein
Grandchild - Wesley C. (Jessie) Klein
Grandchild - Evan A. Klein
Grandchild - Caleb J. Klein
Grandchild - Todd Smith
Grandchild - Brian Smith
Great Grandchild - Reilly Klein
Great Grandchild - Mackenzie Klein
Great Grandchild - Ava Klein
Great Grandchild - Avery Hunt
Great Grandchild - Grayson Hunt
Great Grandchild - Sunny Klein
Brother-In-Law - Cletus Bleisch, O Fallon, IL.

He was preceded in death by:
Father - Henry J. Klein
Mother - Christine Ann (Rosen) Klein
Wife - Karen J. Klein
Sister - Patricia Bleisch
Sister - Ethel Hunter
Sister - Lorraine Poelker
Sister - Genevieve Daniels
Brother - Charles Klein
Brother - Robert Klein
Brother - Henry Klein
Nephew - James Klein.

Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.

Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.

Interment will be at Valley View Cemetery in Edwardsville, IL.

Memorial contributions may be made to Donor's Choice.