Richard "Dick" Lee Klein

Richard "Dick" Lee Klein, age 85 of Beavercreek, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at home peacefully in his sleep. He was born May 23, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Carl and Marion Klein.

Dick graduated from Patterson Co-Op in the class of 1957. He worked as an accountant for Dayton Manufacturing, Airtron, H&R Block and First Tool and Dye. Dick and his wife, Gloria, coordinated Bingo for Carroll High School for nearly 32 years helping many children through school and even had Klein Hall named after them. They were also members of the Milton Club for several decades. In their free time, they enjoyed boating at Lake Cumberland.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria J. Klein and his brothers, Carl Klein Jr. and Larry Klein.

Dick is survived by his children, Pam S. (Steve R.) Smith, Garry R. Buffenbarger, M. Scott (Sonia) Buffenbarger, Tina Birchfield and Michael R. Buffenbarger; 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; brother, David Klein; sister, Linda Price and many other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Carroll High School in Dick's memory.

Visitation will be Friday, July 10, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm with a Funeral Service at 3:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home (3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio 45432). Dick and Gloria will be laid to rest at Dayton Memorial Park at a later date.

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