Robert James Kline, age 84 of Ada, went to be with his Lord Wednesday, June 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, “Pop” and Alice Kline; sisters Phyllis Zimmer, Barbara Bradley; and brother Les Kline. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sally; daughters Anne (Charlie) Blood, Patti (Jeff) Boyd; brother, Walt Kline; grandchildren Alaynah (Christopher) Tombridge, Tyler Boyd, Christopher Boyd, Patrick Blood, and Alex Blood. In high school, Robert played football, baseball, and was all-state in basketball. He was a Staff Sergeant in the Marines, and served in the Korean War. Robert worked 30 years for Spartan Stores, and he loved to fish, hunt and golf. Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, at Lowell United Methodist Church, 621 E. Main St., Lowell, MI 49331. Family will greet friends and relatives one hour prior to the service. Rev. Brad Brillhart officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Lowell United Methodist Church.
