Barbara E. Kline, 87, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018, at the Heritage of Huntington.
Mrs. Kline was born on January 19, 1931, in Huntington, IN, to Howard Robert ‘Chick’ and Mary Evelyn (Hildebrand) Herzog. Her parents preceded her in death. She married Dwight E. Kline on December 1, 1952. He preceded her in death on September 27, 2002.
Barbara graduated from Huntington High School in 1949. She retired as a bookkeeper for Huntington Tractor Sales after 43 years of service. She was a member of St. Peter’s 1st Community Church, and Eastern Star. She was an avid card player and enjoyed playing about any card game and loved her time spent with friends and family.
Barbara is survived by two sons, Kevin D. (Connie) Kline, John H. (Lisa) Kline, both of Huntington, IN; three daughters, Tamson M. (Robert) Shaffer, Lampasas, TX, Kris (Ken) Scheiber, Huntington, IN, Susan K. Rupel, Midwest City, OK; 21 grandchildren; and 24 great grandchildren.
Along with her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one brother, William J. Carey; one sister, Carolyn R. Waikel; and one granddaughter, Amanda Lynn Gardner.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN.
A Funeral service will follow the calling hours on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at 12:00 p.m. at McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN 46750, with Rev. Zen Hess officiating.
A private burial will be held at a later date at St. Peter’s 1st Community Church, Huntington, IN.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Cancer Services of Huntington County or Shiner’s Children’s Hospital in care of McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington IN 46750.
McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences: www.mcelhaneyhartfuneralhome.com