Klein, Sr., 93 CLAYTON - Leonard James Klein, Sr., passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. Mr. Klein was born in November 1923, to the late Karl Klein and Anna Hartnett in Wilmington. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Mr. Klein later became a Burner Service Mechanic at Gulf Oil Corporation in Wilmington and Clements Supply of Clayton, then worked at Southern States in Clayton and Middletown. For seven years he was the Chief custodian for North Elementary School in Smyrna. Mr. Klein was a life member of the Smyrna-Clayton VFW Post #8801. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and gardening. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Graham; brothers, Francis J. and Karl Klein; and sister, Louise Mizerek. Mr. Klein is survived by his son, Jim (Marti) Klein, of Oregon; daughter, Jacqueline (Jeffrey) Klein Dunn, of Minot, N.D.; grandchildren, Michael (Rachel) Klein and Jessica (William) Ford. Services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 at Torbert Funeral Chapel, 1145 E Lebanon Road, Dover. Friends may call one hour prior. Burial will follow at Sharon Hills Memorial Park In lieu of flowers, the family asks contributions be made to Delaware Hospice, 911 S. DuPont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901.