Donald Klein Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Donald Klein of Dell Rapids, South Dakota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Donald left this world on May 21, 2026 at the age of 80, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donald Klein to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Art Klein and Irene Klein (Lamberty); his daughter Stacey Sorensen; his daughter-in-law Heather; his brothers, Danny Klein, Chuck Klein and Thomas Klein; and his sisters-in-law, Rosie Klein, Judi Klein and Delores Klein.

He is survived by: his wife Cheryl Thraen of Dell Rapids; his son Chris Klein of Colton; his granddaughters, Gillian and Elizabeth Klein of Colton; his son-in-law Jeff Sorensen; his siblings, Dick Klein, Art Klein (Joan) of Colorado Springs, CO, Jerry Klein, Dave Klein (Barb), Betty Goddard (Tom), Butch Klein (Connie), Virg Klein (JoEllen), Steve Klein (Bridget), Sue Ahlers (Scott) and Judy Swartz (Doug); and his sisters-in-law, Sue Klein, Robyn Lubben and Candice Curtis. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended relatives and friends.