Gerald Eugene Kline, 85 of Perrysville died Thursday June 15,

2017 at University Hospital in Cleveland. He was born

August 3, 1931 in Lucas the son of Lloyd and Anna Mae

Mowers Kline. He worked in the stock room at Peabody Barnes

Pump Co and was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by his wife, Dixie Lee Wise Kline, to whom he

was married July 31, 1954, two children, Gary L. Kline of

Perrysville and Melinda (Nick) Claypool of Ashland, three

grandchildren, Aaron (Ashley) Kline, Macy (Greg) Vogel, and

Micah Claypool, and a great grandchild, Austin Kline.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister.

A memorial service will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vermillion

Baptist Church 1005 Co. Rd. 2256 Perrysville, OH 44864.

Fickes Funeral Home in Jeromesville assisted the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.fickesfuneralhome.com.