Ryan N. Kleine

Ryan Nicholas Kleine, 24, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, June 30. 2025 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on December 7, 2000 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Trent and Jane (Girardot) Kleine .

Ryan was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen, where he served the Lord faithfully in various offices. He was a 10 year 4H member.

Ryan graduated from Heritage High School in 2019. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Fleming Excavating.

Ryan’s passion was farming and helping his dad and uncle with the family farm. He was a simple, humble man who loved his family, especially becoming an uncle. He was deeply convicted in his faith, which was evident during his battle with cancer and his passing.

Survivors include his parents, Trent and Jane Kleine of Monroeville, Indiana; sister, Emily (Sam) Kuntz of Roanoke, Indiana; sister, Sarah (fiancé Caleb Jacobs) Kleine of Monroeville, Indiana; maternal grandmother, Joan Girardot of Fort Wayne, Indiana; paternal grandmother, Marceil Kleine of Decatur, Indiana; and niece and nephews, Allison, Samuel and Maxwell Kuntz.

Ryan was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Dennis Girardot and paternal grandfather, Harold Kleine; his aunt, Janell (Mike) Scott; and uncle, Chris Dodane.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025 at St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen, with Pastor Peter Brock and Pastor Berett Steffen officiating. Burial will follow in St. John Bingen Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from noon to 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen, and from noon to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, prior to the service at the church.

Preferred memorials can be given to St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen Parking Lot Fund or Hoagland Chamber of Commerce.

Arrangements by Zwick and Jahn Funeral Homes of Decatur, Indiana