Robert and Ruth Klein
Robert Francis Klein was born on May 2, 1928. He was a graduate of Purdue University, and served with the United States Army in Korea during the conflict. He worked as a sales representative and an office manager, and at his death was a realtor with Spear & Associates in Ann Arbor. He loved flying, especially gliders, and was a member of the First Unitarian Universalist Congregation, serving for three and a half years on the Board of Trustees, with special service in the area of Buildings and Grounds. He was always interested in world affairs, and especially liked meeting people of various beliefs and cultures. He took great pleasure in hosting foreign students, and enjoyed sharing his home with them and learning about each student's background and life style. He was interested in new ideas and could change his mind about an issue after careful study and discussions. He was an avid reader and enjoyed intellectual discussions, lectures, and books.
Bob Klein loved his family, his church, his community - all of life. He was a man of his word, endlessly patient, with a twinkle of fun in his eyes. He valued people and worked to help them get along with one another, even in difficult circumstances. Robert Klein died on September 25, 1986.
Ruth Klein was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She was a graduate of the University of Iowa and received her Master's Degree from the University of Minnesota. She was an educator and taught for several years overseas at U.S. military bases in Japan, Germany, and France. She retired fromt the South Lyon School District in 1993. Ruth was an avid bridge player, a fabulous cook and and active member of The First Unitarian Universalist Congregation. Ruth had a warm, kind, and giving spirit, a wonderful wit and sense of humor. Ruth touched many lives through her teaching and friendships. Ruth Klein died on October 23, 2006
Previous Klein Lectures
2014 - Human Rights Challenges of the 21st Century - Rev. William F. Shulz
2012 - Growing a Fair Food System Through Mindful Eating & Civic Engagement - Dr. Oran Hesterman
2008 - 26 Years of Buying Local- All Around the World - Ari Weinzweig
2007 - Sexual and Gender Identities and Faith Communities - Rev. Debra W. Haffner
2006 - Conflict Resolution and Peace-making in the Middle East - Helena Cobban and Juan Cole
2005 - Freeing Ourselves from Fear - Frances Moore Lappé
2004 - National Health Insurance: Fact and Fiction-Dr. Andrew Zweifler
2003 - Human Rights in the Age of Terrorism - Dr. William F. Schulz
2002 - Humanism for the Future - Rev. Suzanne Paul
2001 - FatherLoss: How Men Grieve, How Others Help -- Neil Chethik
2000 - Ten Ways Contemporary Mathaphors are Shaping our Spiritual Lives - Rev. Sarah Voss
1999 - Circle Round:Ritual Making for Women, Men, and Communities- Starhawk
1998 - Terezin, 1944: The Emperor of Atlantis and its Composer - Dr. Siglind Bruhn
1996 - Fist Stick Knife Gun - Geoffry Canada
1995 - Sexuality with Responsibility - Dr. Sylvia S. Hacker
1994 - Is Current Medical Practice Ethical? - Dr. Jack Kevorkian
1993 - Children: The Only Future We Have - Beverly L. McDonald
1992 - Racism in American Society - Dr. Percy Bates
1991 - Paths to Peace an Israeli and Palestinian Perspective - Noel Saleh, Benny Schwartz, and Joe Stroud, Moderator