Jeffrey Paul Kling, 49, of LaPorte, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago.
He was born Feb. 11, 1965, in Elkhart, IN, to Gary and Pamela (Wenger) Kling.
Jeff worked as a salesman and a small-business owner. He was a member of LaPorte Missionary Church and enjoyed spending time with his family, participating in sports, and helping others. He led various Bible studies, taught Sunday school and helped establish First Step Ministries of LaPorte. Jeff lived his life loving the Lord and others with all his heart and soul. He adored his family above all else. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
On Jan. 19, 1985, he married Traci Vogel, who survives.
Also surviving are his beloved children, Dusty Kling of LaPorte, Courtney Kling (fiancé, Joel Chrobak) of Chicago, Jordan Kling of LaPorte, Kyle Kling of LaPorte, and Kendall Kling of Chicago; his parents, of Elkhart; and his brother, David (Donna) Kling of Osceola, IN.
A cremation committal has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center with Pastors Carl and Steve Galloway officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 30, from 3 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. until the service.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family of Jeff Kling c/o Traci Kling, 2900 Monroe St., LaPorte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.