Rosella M. Klein, 87, of West Bend passed away on Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999 at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

She was born Dec. 3, 1912 in the town of Scott, the daughter of the late Charles and Amelia (Kuhn) Trapp.

Klein was a member of Peace United Church of Christ in Kewaskum and was employed at Regal Ware from July 9, 1950 until Oct. 1, 1975.

She was a beloved mother. She was proud to be the 100th member inducted into the Regal Ware Inc.’s 25-Year Club and a 25-year pin recipient from the Ladies Auxiliary from West Bend V.F.W. #1393. She took pride in having traveled to all states except Alaska.

She enjoyed the Samaritan Health Center and had recently asked her son to thank all those personnel who were so kind to her during her stay.

Survivors include her son, Harold (Susan) Klein of Dallas; two grandchildren, Christine Michelle Klein and Charles Allen Klein, both of Dallas; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Arthur, Richard, Marvin, William and Charles Trapp; and two sisters, Frieda Branchini and Alma Hintz.

Funeral services will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Miller Funeral Home in Kewaskum with Rev. Eric Kirkegaard officiating. Interment for the immediate family will be Saturday at Beechwood Union Cemetery.

Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. at the funeral home on Thursday.