Gary W. Kline, 67, of Iola, Kansas, died Thursday, December 22, 2011, at his home.

Gary was born November 11, 1944, at Garnett, Kansas, the son of Raymond C. and Blanche L. (Henderson) Kline. He grew up in the Bush City area and graduated from Osawatomie High School in 1962. He lived at Paola when he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served from 1964 to 1968 with the GEEIA mobile squadron in a number of countries.

Following his honorable discharge from the service, he made his home in southern California. He was married to Kathleen Jordan and they had a son before they divorced.

On March 12, 1976, Gary married Marinea R. Scott in Reno, Nevada, and they moved to Garnett in 1978. They have resided at Iola since 1984. He owned and operated Midstates Communication Systems in Iola, from 1987 until 2008 when he retired.

Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to casinos. He was a life member of the N.R.A., American Legion and the Osawatomie Class of 1962 Alumni Association.

SURVIVORS: His wife of 35 years: Marinea Kline of the home ; 4 Children: Greg Kline & wife, Pam of Humboldt, KS, Jeff Leavitt & wife, Sue of Topeka, KS, Kristi Leavitt of the home, and Tim Juarez of Iola, KS ; His Mother: Blanche Kline of Garnett, KS; 2 Siblings: Gail Kline & wife, Angela of Osawatomie, KS and Sharon Bailey & husband, Joe of Windsor, CO ; 7 Grandchildren: Joe & Breanna Kline, Shaunisty Brockelsby, Renee Leavitt, Madison Leavitt, Logan Leavitt and Jacob Leavitt; 1 Great Grandson; His Best Friend: His dog, Fergus.

He was preceded in death by his father and a son, Michael Leavitt.

According to Gary's wishes, his body was donated to the KU Department of Anatomy for research.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM Thursday, Dec. 29, at the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.iolafuneral.com.