On March 22, 2021 Howard “Chuck” Klein at the age of 99. Loving father of Darlene (Jerry) Gordon and Stanley (Paulette) Klein; devoted Pop Pop of Dr. Annie Gordon (Dr. Stephen Cohen), Jamie (Daniel) Altchek and Jacob Klein (Paige Putney); and great-grandchildren Ethan and Alexa Cohen and Jordan and Dylan Altchek.

He was predeceased by the love of his life, Marian (Helzner) Klein; his parents Nettie and Jacob Klein; and siblings Shirley Berger, Gertrude Caplan, Flora Keyes and Adele Kallins. He was also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends.

Chuck was a tremendous athlete his entire life, drafted by professional baseball as a teen, hitting winners down the alley on the tennis court into his late 80’s, and smacking wiffle ball line drives with his great-grandkids in his 90’s. He cut the rug to his favorite big band songs. He treasured his days at Camp Cody where he developed life-long friendships.  His grandkids and then great-grandkids were always excited to see him, and he loved the smiles he got from sneaking them pieces of candy, pulling silver dollars from their ears, drawing them beautiful pictures, and just being with them. His family was everything to him.

Services are private. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to The Park School, 2425 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD 21208.