Paul M. Kleist

37 year old, Paul M. Kleist of San Pierre passed away August 20, 2015.

On August 3, 1978, Paul was born to Alan and Phonie (Cottingham) Kleist in Valparaiso, Indiana. Paul was a lifetime area resident. He graduated from Kouts High School and then attended welding school. Paul worked at Merit Steel as a material handler in Kouts, Indiana. On February 14, 1998 in Wheatfield, Paul married Holly Blaha.

Paul is survived by his wife: Holly; children: Hannah Kleist and Ethan Kleist

Friends are invited to visit with the family on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Boersma Funeral Home, 90 East Grove St., Wheatfield, Indiana.

Per Paul’s wishes cremation will take place and interment will take place at the Kankakee Township Cemetery at a later date.