H. Blair Klein

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Klein, H. Blair died December 18, 2011 of pancreatic cancer in St. Croix Falls, WI. Born Oct. 5, 1938 in St. Paul, MN to Horace Dudley Klein and Kate Watkins Skiles. He graduated from St. Paul Academy, Princeton University and University of Minnesota Law School. He served as an Assistant Attorney General under Doug Head. He then became the first Senate Counsel, serving in that capacity until 1971 when he and his family moved to the state of Wyoming. He practiced oil and gas law with Marathon Oil Company in Casper. He then moved to Buffalo, Wyoming where he was engaged in private practice until his retirement in 1999. He returned to Wisconsin to manage Big Rock Creek Farm in St. Croix Falls. He is survived by 5 children, Daphne Klein (Zachary Kaplan), Horace "Hoddy" (Alecia) Klein, Philipp (Dr. Ann) Klein, Frederick (Jill) Klein, and Dr. Kate (Mike) McGoldrick, 13 grandchildren and Eloise Morley. He is also survived by sister Kate "Minty" Piper and brother Allan Klein. He had wide ranging interests including forestry, conservation, hunting, fishing, and cooking. He was also active in local government serving as Justice of the Peace for Buffalo, Wyoming and Town Clerk for St. Croix Falls township. Blair will be cremated and a memorial service will be held in the spring at Big Rock Creek Farm followed by interment at Lakewood Cemetery.

Published on December 21, 2011