Mary Klein, 72, of Lakeland, Florida, joined her loved ones in Heaven March 27th, 2025. Mary was born October 14th, 1952, in Louisiana to William and Frances Mauller.

She grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana and graduated from Northside High School in 1971. She retired after a successful career in automotive sales of over 25 years. She married the love of her life, William "Bill" Klein in 2001.

They retired to Florida together to enjoy a carefree life of sunshine and golfing. Mary so loved her pets. She enjoyed playing games, golfing, and crafting greeting cards. She never missed a family or friends birthday.

She is survived by her husband Bill Klein, of Lakeland, stepdaughters, Kim (Chris) Clemons and Kari (Mark) Harris both of Fort Wayne. She is also survived by sister Deborah (Jeff) Henschen of Fort Wayne, brother William (Sue) Mauller of Leo, sister Kathleen (Bill) Hicov Fort Wayne and half sister Susan (Ric) Winters of Cincinnati.

Also, grandchildren Karlie (Garrett) Shaw, Spencer Clemons, both of Fort Wayne. Madison Clemons of San Francisco, Hailey (Skyler) Reynolds of Indianapolis and Hanna (Zach Hosler) Johnson of Fort Wayne, great grandchildren Evelynne Clemons and Liam Shaw, and her many nieces and nephews.

She will be missed by her dogs, Bogey and Buffy, that she doted on. She is preceded in death by her father William Mauller, mother Frances Damman and her beloved pup Mitzi.

No services or visitation are planned at this time. Preferred memorials to Humane Fort Wayne (HumaneFW.org) or Animal Care and Control (cityoffortwayne.org).