Craig Joseph Kline

Craig Kline, 66, of Lima, passed away May 6th, 2025, at home. Born on February 5th, 1959, to Dan and Nancy Kline. He was one of three boys, David Kline and Bruce (Norma) Kline. Craig was a guy who lived life in the fast lane and always had a wrench in his hand.

If Craig wasn't watching racing or football, he was probably tinkering with a car or truck – his true happy place. He loved his Chicago Bears and Ohio State Buckeyes football. He was married to Tanya and had three children. He is survived by his daughter Abbi (Matt) Myers, his son Eric Kline, and stepdaughter Jenni (Darren) Chafin. He is joined in heaven by his granddaughter, Eliza. He will be deeply missed by his 4 other grandchildren, Reece, Eva, Jameson, and Hudson.

Craig was the kind of guy who was always the life of the party. He worked the majority of his life as a truck driver and always had a great story to tell about being on the road. He loved volunteering at the St. Gerard’s Festival, cooking chicken wings. And he was the go-to guy for fixing up the neighborhood kids' bikes, making sure everyone had a smooth ride. He’ll be missed by a whole bunch of friends and family who know him for his big heart and big mouth. 

On behalf of the Kline family any memorial contributions can be made to his daughter Abbigail Myers. A memorial service will be announced by the family at a later date.

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