William Kline

Kline, William H. – 92 of Brigantine NJ and Boynton Beach FL, - FOUNDER of Kline Construction Co., Inc., originally of Brigantine, passed away on Sunday the 18th of March, 2012. William was born in Reading PA on October 11th, 1919. His family moved to Brigantine when he was just a boy. He was the second longest living resident of Brigantine, NJ. William served in the United States Navy during World War II. After his service to our country, he came back to Brigantine, where he started Kline Construction in 1945 with one dump truck. During his life he was a member of the Brigantine Lions Club as well as serving as Commander of the Kline-McAnney American Legion Post 396. He was a Lifetime Gold card member of the Operating Engineers Local 825. He was also one of the original partners that purchased the Brigantine Country Club, contributing to what it is today. After he retired part time to Florida, he once served as President of the Fort Lauderdale Country Club. He was also a proud member of The Palm Beach Leisureville Golf Course where he beat his friend Tom by one shot on the Saturday before he passed. He embraced life and he lived it well. Most importantly, William will be remembered by his family for his loyalty and pride. Family was sacred to him and he loved them all with a fierceness unsurpassed. He was never afraid to express his love, either with words or with his hugs. And he will be sadly missed.

William is predeceased by his parents, George H. Kline and Leidy Crammer-Kline; his brothers, John Edward and Robert Kline; his sisters, Mae Kline D’Errico, Mary Lake and June Sykes. He is also predeceased by his wife of over sixty years, Harriet M. Kline.

William is survived by his current wife, Jean Pepp Kline; his sisters, Susan Ritchie and E. Patricia Kline; his sons, William H. Kline, Jr (Joann) and J. Edward Kline (Gert); his grandchildren, William M. Kline (Joanne), Katherine M. Penate (Miguel), Kenneth J. Kline (Virginia), Kevin T. Kline and Sandra L. Kline; his great-grandchildren, Julia and Kelly Kline, Michael and Marcus and Gabriella Penate and Ashley Kline; And by many nephews and nieces.

Services will be held at the Community Presbyterian Church, 1501 Brigantine Avenue, Brigantine, NJ 08203 on Saturday the 24th of March, 2012. Friends and relatives are invited to gather from 10am to 11am, where a memorial service will immediately follow. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in William’s name to either: The AtlantiCare Foundation, 2500 English Creek Rd, Suite 500, Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08234 or to the Bacharach Hospital Foundation, 61 W. Jimmie Leeds Rd., Pomona, NJ 08240. For online tributes and condolences, please visit www.parselsfuneralhome.com.