A Celebration of Life will be held on August 9 at 11:00 a.m. at Pathway Church in Vero Beach. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Marvin’s extraordinary life.

Beloved Brother and friend,- Marvin was also a faithful member of the Faith Builder’s Sunday School Class at Pathway Church.
We traveled some with Marvin & Jo-An in a Caravan of Motor Home Friends, heard many boating stories, and interesting stories about his flying experiences. We had some wonderful experiences gathering around the fire pit with incredible friends.
Miss Jo-An has faithfully stood by his side, and Marvin’s family have been exceptionally attentive.
We offer much love and appreciation to the Klein family!
Bill & Elaine Jerrils

I was privileged to be his pastor when he & his dear family moved to Vero Beach in the 1970’s. We loved them. He was a blessing to the church. I was in my mid twenties & he was 5 years older. He was always encouraging me & we enjoyed being together. He served on our board & gave valuable insight & leadership during our growth as we relocated the congregation. It was a beautiful adventure. We have treasured that church & mainlined being good friends into our retirement. Thank you Marvin for that journey together. See you on heaven, forever friend.

Marvin was a unique friend over my 44 years of knowing him. His stories were legendary. We enjoyed many many fishing trips, home cooked dinners, and social events over the years. I was his pastor for 10 years. He was a faithful warrior in the Kingdom of
God. He was truly one of my special friends. I loved the big guy.

Marvin was a treasure in Jo & my life & ministry. We thanking God for Marvin in our first pastorate in our twenties. I was 5 years younger than your dad but he was so encouraging & supportive of me and a joy to be with. I look forward to seeing him in heaven.

Marvin was my roommate while he was at Anderson. We remained friends for over 65 years. O could he tell stories! We went deep sea fishing when he had his boat. A quiet man of God but never wavering in his faith. He loved his family and you never wandered how he stood on any subject. Even though we did not see each other often, he will always be in my mind. See you on the other side, roomie!

Marvin was a loyal, fun loving brother in Christ who would do anything he could to help his family and friends, and he always made my family feel important. He loved being with people and sharing what he had with others. It is a privilege to call him our friend. He was much loved and will be greatly missed. See you later, Marvin!

To my precious friend, Jo-An and Steven and Susan and all family …. You had quite a gem in your husband and father! Jo-An, We enjoyed many a gathering with you guys since 1983 when we started attending First Church of God. His demand for a hug will always be remembered fondly. He would stop to see us in Fredericksburg Va whenever delivering a car. His humor still puts a smile on my face. I can still see him and a few other crazy men flying out of their raft on a white water rafting Lynx trip we took! He was always the center of Fun and Laughter. He won the heart of all who knew him and will be missed BIG! See you in eternity my dear friend ❤️

Marvin (Mr. Klein to me) was a unique and very special man to me. While a contemporary to many responding here, Mr. Klein was a respected adult who became a very influential man in my young life. I had the privilege to be given the opportunity to work a number of jobs under his supervision. I was able to do odd jobs working directly for him at his home before being afforded the opportunity to spend several summers working in maintenance jobs at John’s Island. I was also given the opportunity to detail vehicles for his clients ahead of their return to Vero for the winter as well as detailing his personal airplanes. I got to experience the kindness others have referenced getting to fly with him on a number of occasions. I didn’t really know the quiet reserved Marvin. With me, he was a true prankster. Perhaps most importantly, I learned a great deal about what quality work looked like. My first attempts detailing his clients cars did not meet his high standards. He had a unique way of holding me accountable to his standards without demeaning or discouraging me in any way. Mr. Klein motivated me to be better, to do better, and rewarded me for my efforts. As the years passed, I came to know him a friend. I will miss so much about this man. I was blessed to have known him. Rest well my friend!

Marvin and Jo-An were wonderful friends of my parents. I met Marvin when I was 10. He had just become our neighbor in Pine Castle. We lived in rental homes between an orange grove and Lake Conway. I remember Marvin and my father trying to outdo each other when skiing. That was the beginning of a wonderful and lifelong friendship with my parents and our family. Marvin also took me and each of my four siblings for our first airplane rides. We all fondly remember him as a wonderful, fun-loving, and caring friend of the family. We will miss him, and we will cherish our memories. Condolences to the family from the Sears kids.