Eighth Generation

55. Gaylord E. KLING was born on 19 July 1947 in Sparta, Sparta Township, Monroe County, WI.^31,46 He died on 15 October 2008 at the age of 61 in Highland Park, Lake County, IL.³¹

Obituary Notes: "Gaylord E. Kling, 61, a former resident of Tomah and a resident of Kenosha, WI, died on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at Highland Park Memorial Hospital in Highland Park, IL. He graduated from Tomah High School in 1965.

Gaylord was born on July 19, 1947, to Edwin and Theodora (Kleinertz) Kling in Sparta, WI. On Dec. 7, 1985, he married Kristine Tabili at Lakeshore Tabernacle in Kenosha. Gaylord moved to Kenosha in the 1970s. Before settling into carpentry as his trade, he was a construction worker and was employed by the railroad. The last five years of his life he worked for the Lake County Health Department in Illinois as their maintenance man. He accepted Jesus as his savior in 1980 and devoted his life to showing the love of God to everyone he met. He loved God, his family, his church and his dog Buddy. He was co-founder of the Kenosha Prayer Station, a worship and prayer ministry. He also was involved in the Coffee House ministry in Kenosha. He was involved in the construction of Lakeshore Tabernacle and Miller Park. In years past he was involved with Evangelism Outreach, transportation ministry for Sunday services as well as Wednesday Family Services and the Lakeshore Tabernacle Choir.

He was a member and Elder of Lakeshore Tabernacle. He was a former employee of the Milwaukee Carpenters Union. He enjoyed reading, drawing, furniture refinishing, and was an avid conference attendee.

He is survived by his wife Kristine; two daughters, Grace Kling of Kenosha and Michelle (Anthony) Kling-Hebert of Appleton; a brother, Wayne (Patricia) Kling of Tomah; nephews Christain Kling, Dustin Nicholson and Richard Klinge of Tomah; nieces Lisa Anderson of Glendale, CO, Jessica Klinge and Jackie Klinge of Tomah; parents-in-law, Frank and Susan Tabili; sisters-in-law, Janet (James) Splitek of Kenosha, Susan (Lee) Downs of Whitefish Bay and Lee Ann (Mark) Harp of Kenosha; cousins, David Klinge of Boise, ID, Mary Klinge, Judy Klinge, Thomas Klinge of Madison and Richard Koebernick and Tom Church of Tomah; aunt, Norma Klinge of Madison.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Nicole Kling; his parents; a brother, Jay Dickinson; grandparents, aunts and uncles.

A memorial service was held on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. at Lakeshore Tabernacle Church (8900-34th Ave., Kenosha). Visitation was on Sunday at the church at 5 p.m. The church was completely full with friends and family. Burial will be at the Sunset Ridge Cemetery in Kenosha at a latter date."

Gaylord E. KLING and Kristine KABILI were married on 7 December 1985 in Kenosha, Kenosha County, WI.³¹ Kristine KABILI was born (date unknown).

Gaylord E. KLING and Kristine KABILI had the following children: