John Patrick Kleiner Jr., 67, passed away Saturday December 31,2016 at home in Mesa, Arizona.
John is survived by his wife, Kerri Sue (Allen) Kleiner; his sons, Aaron (Melissa) Kleiner and Andy (Tracy) Kleiner; his daughters, Kristy (David) Call and Jenny (Jeff) Johnson; his brother, Kent (Cindy) Kleiner; 7 grandchildren; and many close friends. John was a Retired Administrator for Mesa Public Schools.
A public viewing will be held Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held Saturday Jan. 7, 2017 at 10 AM. The viewing & the funeral will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 925 N. Harris Dr., Mesa, AZ 85203.
My association with John in the mission field and later as a colleague in the Mesa Public Schools was one of appreciation for his intellect, humor and compassionate nature. A good man from a good family who will be deeply missed in a world he made better.
On Facebook, I was able to express my emotions to you! You are dancing in heaven, and will always be looking down at us with you smile! Thank you for being an outstanding Father to your family. GODSPPED AND AMEN!!!!
We worked and served closely with both John and Kerri Sue and we will miss John and his dry wit and humor. He could always put a smile on my face. May the Lord bless all of your family with peace, comfort, and a surety that you will all be together again.
I’m very sorry for your loss, and I wanted to offer you some comfort that I’ve found in the Bible. Isaiah 25:8 says “God will swallow up death forever” and he promises to comfort us, saying he “will wipe away the tears from all faces.” I hope this verse brings you some comfort in this hard time.
I recently read about the loss of your dear loved one. Although we are not acquainted personally, please accept my condolences. Losing a dear loved one can leave a very empty space in one’s life. Please find strength, hope, and comfort in the God of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4).