Alfred Rogers Klein

Alfred Rogers Klein, 94, died
March 3, 2017, at The Meadows Assisted Living in Meridian, Idaho.
Viewing is Wednesday, March 8, from 5 – 7 p.m. Funeral service is Thursday, March 9, at 10:30 a.m. Both viewing and service will be at Cloverdale Funeral Home Boise, Idaho. Private interment will be at Dry Creek Cemetery.

Alfred was born in Streator, Illinois, in 1922. Al graduated from Streator High School. He worked with his father, Frank Klein, on the farm and assisted his father who was a veterinarian.

During WWII Alfred flew B-24 bombers in the Pacific Theater with the 307th Bombardment Group, “The Long Rangers”, from 1942 to 1946.

After WWII ended Alfred married Opal I. Coleman. They lived in Boise, Idaho. Al became a commercial pilot. He flew for Empire, West Coast, Air West, Hughes Air West, and Republic Airlines during his career. Al was Director of Flight Training for Hughes Air West.

Alfred traveled to many countries and across the U.S.A. He enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, wood working, cooking, learning, and reading.

Al professed Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. He read his Bible daily and gave God praise for all.

After 70 years of marriage in October 2015 Alfred was preceded in death by his wife, Opal. Al leaves behind his children: Robert (Nancy) Klein and John (Ruth) Klein, and his grandchildren: Craig, Chad, and Scot (Valerie), and Al’s great grandchildren: Owen, Ashton, Ellektra, and Havana.