James A. Kline, 91, of Ferdinand passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, at his home. James was born on December 18, 1932 to Fremon and Anna Lulu (Quinlin) Kline. He was united in marriage with Rose Mae Boeglin on November 26, 1953 in St. Ferdinand Church. Rose Mae preceded him in death on December 11, 2015.
James was a former employee at Jasper Novelty, then worked for North American Products for 37 years. After retirement he worked at S.I.R.S. He was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Ferdinand Church. He was an avid Indiana University basketball and Los Angeles Dodgers baseball fan. He enjoyed reading the newspaper, watching EWTN for daily mass, rosary and chaplet. He loved spending time with his family.
Surviving are three daughters, Linda (Mike) Greulich of Lamar, Margie (Jeff) Jerger of St. Henry, and Angie (Steve) Rahman of Ferdinand; two sons, Kevin (Sylvia) Kline and Jeff (Lucinda) Kline, both of Ferdinand; 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and ten, step-great-grandchildren; and one half brother, Gerald Wayne Kline of Cannelton.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and foster parents, Frank and Clara Uehlein; three infants, and a grandson, Curt Greulich; five sisters, Amy Dotterweich, Winona Stark, Margaret Perrot, Edna Smith and Rosemary Harper; two half-sisters, Delores Sergesketter and Rita King; three brothers, Raymond, Robert and Anthony Lee; and a half-brother, Earl.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held Tuesday, June 11, at 11 a.m. EDT (10 a.m. CDT) in St. Ferdinand Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 9 until the 11 a.m. service time.
The family is requesting no gifts. Memorial contributions may be made to EWTN, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, or The Wounded Warriors Program. Condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.
