Christian Philipp Klein was born November 10, 1875, in Carver County, Minnesota.
The 1880 United States census showed Christian Klein (age 4, born in Minnesota) living with his parents Georg (age 33, born in Germany, farmer) and Marie (age 36, born in Germany) in Benton Township, Carver County, Minnesota. His other siblings were Pauline (age 10, born in Minnesota), Carl (age 8, born in Minnesota), and Emilee (age 4, born in Minnesota). Magdalene (age 72, born in Germany) also lived with the family.
The 1885 United States census showed Christ Klein (age 11, born in Minnesota) living with his parents George (age 38, born in France) and Mary (age 41, born in Germany) in Benton Township, Carver County, Minnesota. His other siblings were Pauline (age 15, born in Minnesota), Charles (age 13, born in Minnesota), and Emilie (age 11, born in Minnesota). Magdalene (age 78, born in France) also lived with the family.
The 1895 Minnesota census showed Christian Kline (age 19, born in Minnesota) living with his parents George (age 49, born in Germany, farmer) and Mary (age 51, born in Germany) in Benton Township, Carver County, Minnesota. His other siblings were Pauline (age 25, born in Minnesota) and Emilia (age 19, born in Minnesota).
The 1900 United States census showed Christ P. Klein (age 25, born in November 1875 in Minnesota, brick manufacturing) living in Chaska, Minnesota. He lived with his brother Charles H. (age 27, born in June 1872 in Minnesota, brick manufacturing) and Charles’ wife Matilda A. (age 23, born in November 1876 in Minnesota).
The 1905 Minnesota census showed Christ Klein (age 28, born in Minnesota, brick manufacturer) married to Sophia (age 25, born in Minnesota) and living in Chaska, Minnesota. Children Herbert (age 3, born in Minnesota) and Lillian (age 2, born in Minnesota) also lived with the couple.
The 1910 United States census showed Christ Klein (age 35, born in Minnesota, brick manufacturer) married to Sophia (age 29, born in Minnesota) and living in Chaska, Minnesota. Children Herbert (age 8, born in Minnesota) and Lillian (age 7, born in Minnesota) also lived with the couple.
The 1920 United States census showed Christ P. Klein (age 44, born in Minnesota, vice-president Klein brick) married to Sophia (age 39, born in Minnesota) and living in Chaska, Minnesota. Children Lillian (age 16, born in Minnesota), Elenor (age 7, born in Minnesota), and George C. (age 0 months, born in Minnesota) also lived with the couple.
The 1930 United States census showed Christ P. Klein (age 54, born in Minnesota, brick manufacturer) married to Sophie (age 49, born in Minnesota) and living in Chaska, Minnesota. Children Lillian (age 26, born in Minnesota), Eleanor (age 18, born in Minnesota), and George (age 10, born in Minnesota) also lived with the couple.
C. P. Klein’s Death Is Sudden Shock. Industrialist-Financier Was Active Up To Time Of Passing. The sudden passing of Christian Philipp Klein during his sleep early Monday, May 28, [1962] was a big shock to this area. Funeral services for the 86-year-old industrialist-financier were held Thursday, May 31, at St. John’s Lutheran church with burial in the church cemetery. Born November 10, 1875 in Benton Township, Carver County, the deceased was the son of George Klein and Marie Herrmeyer. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran church and received his early education in the district school. On September 19, 1900, Christ P. Klein was married to Marie Sophie Schmidt in a ceremony performed by Rev. Ernest F. Mueller at St. Luke’s Lutheran church in Posen Township. Four children blessed this union with a son, Herbert, preceding in death. Survivors include the deceased’s wife, Marie, two daughters, Mrs. Lillian Danek, South St. Paul, and Mrs. Eleanor Pavek, Hopkins, a son, George, of Chaska, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Christian P. Klein, like his brother, Charles H. Klein, who preceded him in death less than six months ago, labored thruout life in what was termed a meteoric industrial career of two brothers. At his death the deceased was vice president of the C. H. Klein Brick Company, Minnesota Sand & Gravel Company, and treasurer of the Wunder-Klein-Donohue Company. He was also vice president of the First National Bank of Madison, and Victoria State Bank, Victoria. Quiet and unassuming, Christ P. Klein enjoyed working outdoors – taking care of his home, flowers, etc., up to the time of his passing. The evening before he died the 86-year-old gentleman made preparations for a busy week that never materialized. Many associates joined relatives and friends in paying final respects. Arrangements were handled by Pearson & Gastler Funeral Service. (Weekly Valley Herald, Thursday, June 7, 1962, Volume C, Number 9, Page 6)