Mae M. Klein, (nee Schmeichel), age 96 of Stevens Point, formerly of West Bend, passed away Thursday October 26, 2007 at Our House Nursing Home in Wisconsin Rapids.
She was born on July 14, 1911 in Cedarburg to the late Henry and Helen (nee Klumb) Schmeichel. Mae graduated from Cedarburg High School and from college, with a degree in teaching. During her school years Mae worked at a popcorn stand in Cedarburg. Her future husband, Robert J. Klein, met her while buying some popcorn. He bought a lot of popcorn, and on September 15, 1932 they were united in marriage at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cedarburg. They made their home in Rockfield where they owned and operated Klein's Store. During that time Mae also taught at the elementary school in Germantown. They moved to West Bend in 1975, and Robert preceded her in death in 1996. In 1999 Mae moved to the nursing home in Stevens Point where her son could take better care of her.
Mae was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in West Bend, and a member of the Order of Eastern Star, West Bend Chapter # 73. Mae was also active with the Meals on Wheels program while she lived in West Bend.
She is survived by two children, Carol (Warren) Beltz of Gum Springs, VA, and Robert H. (Sharron) Klein of Stevens Point; five grandchildren, Heidi (David) Doudna, Nels (Nancy) Swenson, Kristen (Jeff) Johnson, Gretchen (Justin) Mirkes, and Robert J. Klein II; eight great-grandchildren, Rosalie, Kimberly, Benjamin, Melody, Bethany, and Daniel Doudna, Erik and Anna Swenson; two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Klumb and Louise Morrison, both of California; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother and his wife, Rev. Roy and Ade Schmeichel.
A graveside memorial service will be held on Tuesday October 30th at 11:00 am at Washington County Memorial Park. Rev. Rich Vincent of Immanuel United Church of Christ will officiate. Myrhum ~ Patten Funeral & Cremation Service is assisting the family.