Obituary of William H. Kleis

Kleis, William H. Jr., age 94 of North Boston, New York entered into rest on January 29, 2019. Beloved husband of 65 years to the late Jean (nee Wittmeyer) Kleis. Cherished father of Amy Kleis Pregmon and William D. Kleis (late Carolann) (Geri DiCosmo). Loving grandfather of David and Katelin Kleis and Timothy Maroney. Son of the late William H. and Alice (nee Meyer) Kleis. Brother of Betty (late James) McCarrick, late Evelyn Kleis, late Marian and Ellsworth Ahrens, late Dorothy and Martin Wattengel. Brother-in-law of Janet Gordon. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, February 16 at the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 21 Pierce Avenue, Hamburg at 11:00 AM. No prior visitation. Mr. Kleis was a World War II Army veteran decorated with a purple heart and other service medals. He was a charter member of the Boston VFW. Mr. Kleis was a home builder for 52 years and an assessor for the Town of Boston for 16 years. He was a life member of the North Boston Fire Company and served a fire chief from 1975 to 1977. He was also a member of the Boston Young at Heart Seniors. Memorials may be made to The Hospice Foundation of WNY, 225 Como Park Boulevard, P.O. Box 590, Buffalo, New York 14240. Online guest register at www.demmerleyfuneralhome.com.