Michael “Foot” Kline
June 11th, 1958 - October 25th, 2022
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Foot's Obituary
Michael Westbrook “Foot” Kline, 64, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Foot was born on June 11, 1958, in St. Joseph MI, to Macille and Robert Kline. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, October 30, at 1 PM at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Immediately following the service, a continuation of his celebration of life will take place at the FOP Lodge 96. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, October 29, from 2 PM until 4 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to FOP Lodge 96 – St. Joseph, 2665 Niles Rd, St Joseph, MI. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Foot was a lifelong resident of St Joseph. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1977, where he lettered in three sports and continued his education by attending and graduating from Western Michigan University. His love of athletics was something that he passed on to his only daughter, Morgan “Duppa”.
Following college, Foot began working for Berrien County Sheriff’s Department, and would eventually rise to the rank of Lieutenant. He would retire after 27 years. Through his association with Berrien County Sherriff’s Department, Foot evolved into the preservation expert of the Thompson Machine Guns, used in the St Valentine’s Day Massacre. He toured the country with them, and was also featured on the History Chanel, National Geographic and other media outlets.
For the past 24 years, you could also find Foot fishing at Point O’ Rocks in Siesta Key, FL; which was his families home away from home. He loved the outdoors; hunting, fishing, and camping- another trait he passed along to his daughter, Duppa. One of his deepest passions was serving at the FOP Lodge 96 - St. Joseph, where he spent 20 years alternating between the position of President and Vice Presentient.
Footie is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Pamela Dorgelo; daughter, Morgan Kline; sisters, Cindy Lyon and Nancy Pollyea; nieces, Chriss Lyon and Callie Kervel; nephews, Aaron (Darlene), Josh (Chelsea), and Seth Polleya. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Foot was a lifelong resident of St Joseph. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1977, where he lettered in three sports and continued his education by attending and graduating from Western Michigan University. His love of athletics was something that he passed on to his only daughter, Morgan “Duppa”.
Following college, Foot began working for Berrien County Sheriff’s Department, and would eventually rise to the rank of Lieutenant. He would retire after 27 years. Through his association with Berrien County Sherriff’s Department, Foot evolved into the preservation expert of the Thompson Machine Guns, used in the St Valentine’s Day Massacre. He toured the country with them, and was also featured on the History Chanel, National Geographic and other media outlets.
For the past 24 years, you could also find Foot fishing at Point O’ Rocks in Siesta Key, FL; which was his families home away from home. He loved the outdoors; hunting, fishing, and camping- another trait he passed along to his daughter, Duppa. One of his deepest passions was serving at the FOP Lodge 96 - St. Joseph, where he spent 20 years alternating between the position of President and Vice Presentient.
Footie is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Pamela Dorgelo; daughter, Morgan Kline; sisters, Cindy Lyon and Nancy Pollyea; nieces, Chriss Lyon and Callie Kervel; nephews, Aaron (Darlene), Josh (Chelsea), and Seth Polleya. He was preceded in death by his parents.
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