RAPID CITY- Robert (Bob) L. Klein, age 75, of Rapid City passed away at home, Tuesday morning, May 29th, 2018, after his battle with cancer.  He was born February 11, 1943, and was adopted by Pius and Katherine (Gagne) Klein, of Karlsruhe, ND. He graduated from Karlsruhe High School in 1961.

Bob served with the US Army JAG Corps in Wurzburg, Germany. In 1965 he and Marion Meier were married in Harvey, ND. They lived in Fargo, ND before moving to Rapid City in 1972 where he was the District Manager for Farmers Union Insurance in western SD. Later on, he was a local realtor and also joined the South Dakota Army National Guard in which he was an active duty member.  A proud veteran of the United States Army, and a retiree from the South Dakota Army National Guard, he served his country proudly and was known for his discipline and attention to detail. After an honorable discharge in 1998 and retirement, he and Marion moved to Indianapolis, IN where he worked in the real estate and homebuilding industry with a son. Always a salesman at heart, he became a well-known and respected resident and businessman in the Indianapolis community.

After retiring, again, in 2007, he spent quality time golfing, traveling with Marion, visiting family and being a grandparent. Their biggest, and last, great adventure was a trip from Paris to Prague in 2017.

Bob and Marion moved back to Rapid City in 2013 where he quickly became active again in officiating local youth basketball, baseball and football.  In 2017 he was the oldest registered, and very active, member of the South Dakota High School Officials Association. He loved playing and officiating many sports. He officiated American Legion baseball too many games to count, even after the age of 70!  Prior to his illness, he was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing at the many courses in the area.

He is survived by his wife, Marion, sons: Jeff Klein (Kim McCormick) of Seattle, WA, Jerrod (Krista) Klein of Indianapolis, IN, Darin Klein of Phoenix, AZ, daughter Kara (Jeremy) Azevedo of Rapid City, one brother, Gerald (Bernie) Klein of Rugby, ND and 7 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.  He is also survived by two half sisters: Linda (Rockie) Koehler, and Kathy (Ron) Dannenberg, a half brother, Rick Fisher and his biological mother, Gloria Schmaing Aman. He was preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Pius and Katherine Klein, and his biological father, Robert L. Brunet.

The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the residents of the Rapid City area who have been supportive and helpful to Bob and Marion during this difficult time. They would like to especially thank their great neighbors, and the parishioners and staff of Blessed Sacrament Catholic  Church.

Visitation will be from 1:00-2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home with Christian Wake Services at 2:30 p.m.

Christian Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 4, at Blessed Sacrament Church with Rev. Brian Lane presiding.

Interment will be at 1:00 p.m. at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis with full military honors rendered by the Rushmore VFW Post 1273 and the South Dakota Army National Guard.