[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 114 (Wednesday, June 30, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E727]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         REMEMBERING JOHN KLEIN

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 30, 2021

  Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of John 
Klein, who passed on June 20, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 72.
  John was a passionate family man who treasured his time coaching his 
two boys in basketball. He was the assistant basketball coach for 
Belpre High School from 1996 through 2002. Throughout, he also coached 
all kinds of teams from junior high school to AAU. John would readily 
admit that his sons' trips to the Ohio High School Athletic Association 
basketball state tournament were the highlights of his coaching career.
  Mr. Klein is a graduate of Aurora High School and Indiana State 
University. He retired from AEP in 2019 having worked at Zimmer Power 
Plant, Muskingum River Power Plant, Pickaway Power Plant and the Darby 
Gas Plant.
  John was one of the most caring men you could ever meet with a quirky 
sense of humor that would have people in stitches. He loved going to 
the track and playing poker at the casinos. There wasn't a Hallmark 
movie that John didn't like. He was the ultimate Cincinnati Reds and 
Bengals fan. Always anticipating the upcoming season.
  He was predeceased by his parents, Gene and Lucille Klein, and his 
sister, Emily Klein.
  John is survived by his wife, Theresa, sons, Zach (Jennie) and 
Patrick (Whitney); grandchildren, Stella and Rocco; and brothers, Dave 
(Marcia) and Mike (Jill). John also had a myriad of nieces, nephews, 
great nieces and great nephews.
  John's love and dedication for his family and for life was something 
special. Not only did John serve as a devoted coach of basketball, but 
as a role model for all those he knew, touching many lives along the 
way. My deepest condolences go out to his dear family and friends.

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