Leah Klein

July 5, 1926 - July 14, 2020

Leah Klein, 94, South Bend, formerly of Wakarusa, died 5:12 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Healthwin Longterm Rehab. She was born July 5, 1926 in Lisle, Illinois, to Elmer U. & Margaret (Kronsnoble) Bright. In 1966, she married Ralph V. Klein and he died March 1, 1996. Surviving are 2 sons, Franklin G. Rhude Jr., Elkhart, Steven A. Rhude, Elkhart, Dear Friend, Michael Tomlinson, Goshen, 3 grandchildren, Mary (Tom) Kramer, Stephen (Jamie) Blacharski, Jason Blacharski, 7 great-grandchildren, Justine, Cameron, Taylor, Jaidyn, Brandyn, Olivia, Ryder and 2 sisters, Ruth Purol, Missouri and Esther Cooper, California. Preceding her in death are her parents, husband, daughter, Nanci Blacharksi, sister, Jean Auten and 3 brothers, Elmer Bright, William Bright, Joseph Bright. Leah worked as a factory seamstress. There will be no services and cremation will take place. Burial at Rest Haven Cemetery, Wakarusa, will be at a later date. Memorial donations may be directed to Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter, 8180 Greensboro Dr., Suite 400, McClean, VA 22102. Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa, is handling arrangements and online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com