Roger Dean Klein, 58, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was born in Mishawaka on July 2, 1963, to the late William Klein and Mable (Flowers) Challberg.

Roger is also preceded in death by his brother and two grandsons, Seth Hayden and Dylan Miller. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 29 years, Sheila (Jerdon) Klein; children, Teresa Avila, Dana (Alicia) Waggoner, Holly (Nathan) Miller, Dean (Maria) Swihart, and Justin Bogart; beloved fur daughter, Sadie Ann; grandchildren, Dominique Avila, Cloey (Noah) Miller, Kayla (Tyler) McNoldy, Alexa (Jayden) Evans, Jaylin Tingle, Desiree Evans, and Charlotte Swihart; great grandchild, Abrielle Avila; and siblings, Judy (Chris) Waters, Michelle (Kevin) Chan, and Eric Challberg.

In accordance with Roger's wishes, cremation was chosen and will take place at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart. No public services will be held at this time.

Roger was a kind and giving man who would do anything to help anyone in need. He worked as an assistant purchaser for Manchester Tank and Equipment for 29 and a half years and recently worked at Lippert Components. Roger briefly served in the United States Air Force and was a skilled motorcyclist. He loved riding his Harley with his wife, Sheila, along to enjoy the ride. Roger and Sheila traveled many places together around the United States and Mexico. One of their biggest achievements together was bravely riding the Tail of the Dragon on the Tennessee and North Carolina state line. Every biker's dream and they forged the trail together! Roger was a proud member of the Harley Owners Group and was on a traveling bowling team where he would often enjoy an exciting game of Glow Ball. He loved his family more than anything and did his best to pass along his giving and caring spirit to each of them. Roger will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends.