Ralph L. Kline's Obituary
Ralph L. Kline was born on July 25, 1938 in Elmira, New York to Arthur & Dorothy Butler Kline.
He died at his home in St. Helens on June 25, 2009 at the age of 70.
He attended schools in Mainsburg & Mansfield, PA.
He was in the US Marine Corp from 1956-1959. He worked as a longhaul trucker with Mukluk Frieght Lines from 1965-1976. Went on to work for Kodiac Oil Field Haulers from 1978-1985 when he retired. He also worked for a time on the Alaskan pipe line.
He married Pam Miller on March 23, 1977.
From 1986-1998 they lived in Columbia City and 1998-present in St. Helens.
He was of the Baptist denomination, a member of the Elks Lodge and the Teamster Union #959.
His enjoyments included socializing with friends, car shows, home repairs and painting, in his earlier years he like motorcycles.
Survivors include: Wife: Pamela Kline of St. Helens; Siblings: Michael Kline of Anchorage, AK.; Arthur Kline of Mansfield, PA.; Jim Kline preceded him in death.
Private family services
on-line condolences may be made to the family at www.columbiafh.com
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