Ronald R. Klein, 84, of Russell, formerly of Salina, passed away, Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Hays Medical Center.  He was born in Jetmore, Kansas to Lawrence E. and Lulu D. (Clapper) Klein, on June 20, 1941.  He married Sandra V. Martin, she passed away on October 23, 2015.  He served in the United States Army from September 1963 to September 1966.  For many years he worked with sheet metal at Raytheon in Salina.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sandra; and son Tracy Brandt.

He is survived by his grandchildren, Tereya McConnell (Dameon), Alex Brandt, and Terra Champion; great-grandchildren, Camryn (16), Skylee (11), and Lilyth (10).

Visitation will be 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, with the service starting at 11 a.m.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, with United States Military Honors, VFW Post #1432, and American Legion #62 present.

Memorials may be made to Heier Scott Mortuary and Cremations, 1920 East Crawford Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.20