Allen Klein, born September 5, 1931, has lost his battle with Lymphoma. Allen passed
away In Tulsa, OK on Monday, January 7, 2013. He died surrounded by his children,
Minna Lee, Edie and Scott.
Allen was born in Germantown, PA, third son of Meyer and Ruth Levy Klein, (of
blessed memory).
He graduated from Central Boys High School in Philadelphia, then attended Penn State
University, graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering. As a young father of two
he attended Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA, earning an MBA Degree.
Allen began his professional work career at Caloric Corporation in Topton, PA,
manufacturers of gas ranges and other appliances. Caloric Corporation was started by
Allen's great grandfather, Samuel Klein (of blessed memory), and was originally known
as the Klein Stove Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In 1963 Allen welcomed into his young family, his son Scott and the family resided in
Allentown for many years.
Allen left Caloric after a merger with Raytheon Corporation and moved to Tulsa, OK,
where he attended University of Tulsa, College of Law. He earned a Juris Doctor and
began his legal career with a private law firm in Tulsa and in 1981 was appointed as
Special District Judge for the State of Oklahoma. He ranked first in longevity and retired
after 30 years on the bench in December 2011.
Allen was also an accomplished runner and competed in numerous races throughout
the United States. He completed the Tulsa Run in October of 2012, finishing 2nd in his
age group, over 80.
Allen is survived by this three children, Minna Lee Erlichman (Jeffery), Edie Paradine
(David) and Scott Klein. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Casey and Corey
Paradine ,Jerrica and Lucas Klein, and Jaime Marie Coverini, along with several
nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2013 at Temple Israel, 2004 East 22nd Place, Tulsa, OK. Interment will follow immediately at Rose Hill Cemetery.
His family will host a Celebration of Life in Allen's honor immediately following
interment, at Fitzgerald's Southwood Colonial Chapel, 3612 East 91st Street, Tulsa.

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