Dwayne Klein

Dwayne Joseph Klein, 89, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, surrounded by his family.

Dwayne was born on June 30, 1935, to Andrew and Myrtle (Horpestad) Klein in Cavalier County, North Dakota. He attended Alsen School. He worked for the Soo Line railroad and retired after 42 years of service. Dwayne married the love of his life, Shirley, on August 24, 1956, in Munich, N.D. They were blessed with one daughter, Karla. Everyone in Langdon knew Dwayne, or "Duke," as he sold tickets at Langdon High School for 40 years. He loved fishing and hunting and took great pride in his garden, always keeping his yard pristine. He was famous for hosting fish fry gatherings at his house, which everyone knew as "Duke's Fish Fry." He loved anything Coke and enjoyed showing his collection off to all that visited. He will be greatly missed.

Grateful to have shared his life are his wife of 68 years, Shirley Klein; daughter Karla (Kevin) Geiger; brothers: Leonard Klein, Merril (LouAnn) Klein, and Darrol (Marlene) Klein; and grandchildren: Adam Klemisch, Paige Klemisch, Tatiana Geiger, and Thalia Morales. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers: Lawrence, Alvin, and Richard.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 5 to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Memorial Service at Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Langdon, ND.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for memorials to be directed to Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Langdon.