Karl Leonard Klee

Karl Leonard Klee 1930-2024 Karl died peacefully on March 13, 2024. He was born on July 17, 1930 to Harry J. Klee and Marea C. (Ryan) Klee in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. He attended St. Mary’s Springs Academy in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. His favorite teacher was Sr. Evangeline whom he stayed in contact with until her death. In 1950, Karl joined the Navy and served until 1955, mostly as a Bo’sun’s Mate. He served on the U.S.S. Midway, the U.S.S. Nantahala, and the U.S.S. Block Island. In 1958, he went to Flagstaff, Arizona and entered Arizona State College (now Northern Arizona University) where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education. He received his Master’s Degree in 1972 from Arizona State College. It was at college where he met his wife, Karen, and they were later married on June 22, 1963. After college Karl taught in Flagstaff for one year and then he and Karen taught at Mohawk Valley School in Roll, Arizona for two years. In 1965, they went to California where Karl taught in Anaheim, CA, for two years before moving to Indianapolis in 1968. Karl taught in Warren Township until his retirement in 1993. Karl never held just one job and enjoyed working part-time for The Wholesale Club (now Sam’s Club), Hook’s Drugs and he especially loved delivering mail to the doctors at Community North Heart Hospital. In 2007, he and Karen relocated to Britton Falls in Fishers, Indiana and enjoyed retirement playing golf, being in the Veterans Group, and working part-time at the Chateau. Karl’s infectious laugh will be missed and remembered by all his loving family and friends. His life was well lived, giving us all peace and direction. Karl was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Harry Jr., James, Eugene, and Robert Klee; and sisters-in-law, Jill, Alice, Doris, and Nan Klee. He is survived by his wife of 60 plus years, Karen (Evans) Klee; sons, Kevin (Laura Stober) and Keith (Shannon Smeltzer) Klee; daughters, Marea (Freddy Speechly) and Kathy Klee, and Kristin Klee Martinez; grandchildren, Delaney, Grace, Quentin, and Kolbe Klee, Steven, Sierra, and Matthew Martinez, and Ryan and Patrick Klee; and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Suburban Therapy and Hospice groups for their attention and loving care of Karl. Additionally, Home Helpers who provided excellent care for Karl, including Kandice, Afeez, Savannah and most importantly Michael, who was with us from the beginning. Visitation will be Monday, March 18, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel, 9900 Allisonville Road. A second viewing will be held Tuesday, March 19, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until 12 noon at Holy Spirit at Geist Catholic Church, 10350 Glaser Way, Fishers, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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Karl Leonard Klee

July 17, 1930 - March 13, 2024