Russell L. Kline, Jr., age 86, of Maidencreek Township, passed away on Monday July 2, 2018., In Penn State Health St. Joseph's Hospital.. He was the husband of the late Gloria F. (Schmehl) Kline who died on October 9, 2011.

Born in Fleetwood, he was son of the late Lillian E. (Hartz) and Russell L. Kline, Sr.

Russell graduated from Fleetwood High School class of 1950 and was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ Fleetwood.

Russell worked for the former Bower's Battery, General Battery and Exide Battery as a lab technician, retiring after 40 years in 1991.

Russell was a member of the Pennsylvania Hillclimb Association participating in the former Fleetwood Hillclimb. He loved going to drum and bulge competitions, camping and traveling. He was a great storyteller and always had a joke to tell.

He is survived by his stepdaughter Donna M. (Weidner) wife of Donald Rudy and a stepson Kenneth L. Weidner both of Fleetwood.  Also two step – granddaughters Denise L. Calcagno wife of Michael and Kathy L. Weidner. One step great-grandchild Cameron Weidner.

A viewing will be Monday at 10:00 AM from the Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, Inc.. 117 West Main Street, Fleetwood. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM,  with Rev. Patrick W. Morris officiating. Burial will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Humane Society of Berks County, 1801 North 11 ^th Street, Reading, PA 19604 or Wounded Warrior Project, P O. Box 758517

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