Peter Steven Klein1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11

M, b. 21 May 1917, d. 6 May 2004
FatherGeorge Peter Klein1,2,3,5,6,12,8,9 b. 8 Oct 1888, d. 23 May 1956
MotherEva Bierle1,2,3,5,6,12,8,9 b. 21 Jul 1893, d. 11 Jan 1967
     Peter Steven Klein, son of George Peter Klein and Eva Bierle, was born on 21 May 1917 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.1,13,5,4,7,8,9,11

Peter registered for the draft for World War I on 16 October 1940, while living at Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. He was recorded as being was employed by Lee Jaeger, his father-in-law. Peter weighed 193 lbs, had a dark complexion, hazel eyes, black hair, and was 5 ft. 9 1/2 in. tall. His next of kin as given as Beatrice Klein.11

Peter began military service on 23 April 1942 at Illinois. He served before and during World War II.14,6,10

Peter retired from Lockheed in 1982.6

Peter died on 6 May 2004 at Big Bear Lake, San Bernadino County, California, at age 86 years, 11 months and 15 days. His obituary reads as follows:
PETER STEVE KLEIN Age 86, passed away May 6, 2004, in Big Bear Lake, California. Peter was born to George and Eva Klein on May 21, 1917, in Illinois. He was a long time resident of Winnetka, California. Peter was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Beatrice; an infant son, Glen; and a daughter-in-law, Debbie Klein. He is survived by his children, Margo and Kenneth Dameron, Peter and Linda Klein, and Michael Klein; his grandchildren, Dan and Brian Dameron, and Harold and Heidi Klein; and his great grandchildren, James and Jordan Dameron. Peter served in the military before and during WWII. He retired from Lockheed in 1982. He was active in various senior centers, particularly, the Reseda Park and Van Nuys Centers. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, May 13, 2004, 10:00 a.m., in the Oakwood Memorial Park Chapel, 22600 Lassen St., Chatsworth, California. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity. BIG BEAR MORTUARY Directors (909) 585-4911.4,6


Peter was buried on 13 May 2004 at Oakwood Memorial Park, Chatsworth, California.6

Citations

  1. [S2227] Illinois, Northern District Petitions for Naturalization, 1906-1994, Eva Klein, Petition for Naturalization certificate # P 203724.
  2. [S2230] 1920 Cook County, Illinois Federal Population Schedule, George Klein household, 1453 Larabee Street, Chicago Ward 22, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; dwelling 180, Family 276, Roll: T625_332; Enumeration District: 1220; Page: 12A; Line 28,.
  3. [S1330] 1930 Cook County, Illinois Federal Population Schedule, George Klein household, 1018 Center Street, 44th Ward, Block 175, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Enumeration District: 2848; Supervisor's District 5th; Dwelling 56; Family 166: Roll: 485; Page: 10B; Sheet 10B; Line 69.
  4. [S31] Social Security Death Index, Master File, Ancestry.com.
  5. [S2284] Cook County, Illinois, Birth Certificates Index, 1871-1922, online www.ancestry.com, Name:     Peter Klein
    Birth Date:     24 May 1917
    Birth Place:     Chicago, Cook, Illinois
    Gender:     Male
    Father Name:     George Klein
    Father's Age:     29
    Mother Name:     Eva Birle
    Mother's Age:     24
    FHL Film Number:     1276325.
  6. [S2271] Los Angeles Daily News, 11 May 2004.
  7. [S2280] United States Public Records, 1970-2009, online FamilySearch https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KYX9-NCR, accessed 24 July 2015.
  8. [S2227] Illinois, Northern District Petitions for Naturalization, 1906-1994, George Klein, Declaration of Intention # No. 106249/11-134964.
  9. [S2227] Illinois, Northern District Petitions for Naturalization, 1906-1994, George Klein, Petition for Naturalization certificate # P 171338.
  10. [S712] Person: Peter Klein; Level of Education: 3 years of high school; Marital Status: Single, without dependents; Birth: 1913, Illinois; Place: Cook County, Illinois ; World War II; Branch: Army; Enlistment Date: 23 Apr 1942; Army Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA; Army Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men); Army Serial Number: 36333313; Enlistment Place: Chicago Illinois; Enlistment Term: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
    Source of Army Personnel: Civil Life; Occupation: Semiskilled mechanics and repairmen, n.e.c.; Race or Ethnicity: White; Source Information: Box Number: 1066; Film Reel Number: 5.128, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, online http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8939
  11. [S3566] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, Name: Peter Steve Klein
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Age: 23
    Birth Date: 23 May 1917
    Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois
    Residence Place: Milwaukee, Milw, Wisconsin, USA
    Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
    Registration Place: Milw, Wisconsin, USA
    Employer: Lee Jaeger
    Weight: 193
    Complexion: Dark
    Eye Color: Hazel
    Hair Color: Black
    Height: 5 ft 9 1/2in
    Next of Kin: Beatrice Klein.
  12. [S2288] Name: Peter Klein
    [Peter S Klein]
    SSN: 323055109
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birth Date: 23 May 1917
    Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois
    Father Name: George Klein
    Mother Name: Eva F Bierle
    Death Date: 6 May 2004
    Type of Claim: Original SSN.
    Notes: Nov 1936: Name listed as PETER KLEIN; 26 May 2004: Name listed as PETER S KLEIN, Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S2284] Cook County, Illinois, Birth Certificates Index, 1871-1922, online www.ancestry.com, Name:     Peter Klein
    Birth Date:     24 May 1917
    Birth Location:     Cook County, IL
    File Number:     6026951
    Archive collection name:     Cook County Genealogy Records (Births)
    Archive repository location:     Chicago, IL
    Archive repository name:     Cook County Clerk.
  14. [S2281] 1940 Milwaukee County, Minnesota Federal Population Schedule, Leroy E. Jaeger household, 3250 North Eight Street, Ward 25, Block, 25, Milwaukee, Wilwaukee County, Wisconsin, ; Enumeration District: 72-570; Supervisor's District 5; Household 266; Roll: T627_4565; Sheet 12A and 12B; Line 40.
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