David C. Klein, 75,of Pierre, SD, passed away surrounded by his loved ones at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD, on Friday, February 12, 2021. Memorial services for Dave will be on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at 1:00 pm Central time at Lutheran Memorial Church in Pierre. The funeral service can be viewed via live stream at the top of this obituary.

Dave was born on December 12, 1945, in Burke, SD, to Conrad and Maxine (Mann). He grew up in the Winner, SD, area where he attended country school and graduated from Winner High School in 1964.  Dave married Linda Anderson on December 30, 1965, and they recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary.  To this union, three daughters were born (Kimberly, Nicole, and Kara). Dave and Linda moved with their growing family to Pierre in 1970.

Dave attended one year of college at Southern State College in Springfield, SD, and served six years in the 730^th medical unit of the SD National Guard. Dave owned and operated Klein Construction where he built and remodeled numerous homes and businesses in the Pierre area.

Dave was a volunteer firefighter for 15 years with the Pierre Fire Department Hook and Ladder and was a member of the Elk’s Club.  He enjoyed bowling, shuffle bowling, and was an avid gun collector, golfer, hunter, and fisherman.  Nothing brought more joy to Dave than his cherished time with family and friends. He enjoyed attending his daughters’ activities during their school-age years, as well as his grandchildren’s sporting events. Dave enjoyed sharing his wealth of knowledge about his passions with his daughters and grandchildren. His pride and joy was spending time fishing on the Missouri River with his family. He also enjoyed gardening, feeding and watching birds, and attending auctions.

Grateful for having shared in his life are his loving wife, Linda Klein; daughters, Kimberly (Doug) Smith of Sioux Falls, SD; Nicole Klein (Randy Brown) of Pierre, SD; and Kara (Troy) Mohn of Raymore, MO; grandchildren, Jarrett Klinger (fiancé Samantha Whitley); Kyli Klinger; Jordan Mohn; and Connor Mohn; great-grandson, Lucas Klinger; brother, Dale (Penny) Klein of Arizona City, AZ; sisters, Jo (Jack) Dooley of Oacoma, SD; Jan Klein of Zumbrota, MN; and Debby (Rick) Bice of Ideal, SD; and many nieces and nephews.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Conrad and Maxine Klein; sister, Susie Dillman; and great-niece, Ama Dillman.

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