Jason Kline

Jason Court Kline, 33, of Wapakoneta, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family, at 7:05 PM on Sunday, July 18, 2010, shortly before a double rainbow filled the sky. Jason was born to Jim and Dianne (Elling) Kline in Bryan, Ohio on April 16, 1977. His parents survive in Defiance, Ohio. Jason, also known as “Kliner”, graduated as a valedictorian of his class at Fairview High School, Sherwood, Ohio, in 1996. During high school he participated in choir, golf, basketball, baseball, and school musicals. He then attended Ohio Northern University where he was involved in intramural sports, Habitat for Humanity, Residence Life (as a resident assistant and head resident) and earned a bachelor’s of science degree in Mathematics and Education in 2000. He later earned a Masters degree from the University of Dayton and obtained principal’s licensure. On June 5, 2004, Jason married his college sweetheart, Jennifer Jo Mosler. Jennie, daughter of Joe and Stephanie Mosler, survives in Wapakoneta with their two young sons, Lucas Court (3 years) and Matthew Joseph (17 months). Jason was hired and began teaching at Wapakoneta Senior High school in 2000. During his ten year career in education at Wapakoneta High School, Mr. Kline taught Integrated Math, Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. In the classroom he was known for his quotes of the day, math jokes, celebrations of Pi Day and desire to help students. In 2006, he was hired as Assistant Principal. Jason has coached freshmen, seventh and eighth grade boys’ basketball and JV boys’ golf for Wapakoneta. Jason was a man of great faith in Jesus Christ, a member of First English Lutheran church, an avid sports fan and a strong supporter of Indiana University basketball. He enjoyed playing golf and basketball, reading, traveling and spending time with his family. Jason was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Donna and Rudolph Elling, and his paternal grandparents, Maurice and Violette Kline. He is survived by one sister, Janelle (Rogelio) Rubio of Defiance and their children, Gracelyn and Abel. He is also survived by brother-in-law, Charlie (Alison) Mosler and their son, Will of Ada and a sister-in-law, Michelle Mosler of Wapakoneta. He is also survived by a Grandmother-in-law, Lettie Morris, of Parkersburg, WV. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thurs. July 22, 2010, at First English Lutheran Church, Wapakoneta, Pastor Steven Nelson officiating. Burial is to follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta. The family will receive friends 2-8 p.m., Wed. at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, and 1 hr. prior to the service, Thurs. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to First English Lutheran Church or Wapakoneta Community Area Foundation with “Jason Kline Scholarship” in the memo. (A scholarship fund has been started in Jason’s name for Wapakoneta High School students).

Jason Kline

April 16, 1977 - July 18, 2010