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World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday

Miami, Florida – Edward Klein, War World II veteran was surprised with an early celebration for his upcoming 100th birthday at the Cooper City pickleball courts.

According to his family, Klein was born November 13, 1921, and has been a cantor at Temple Ner Tamid in Miami Beach for 50 years and a composer of Jewish music.

He was married to Adrienne for 58 years who passed away in 2003 and has five children, 11 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

Klein has officiated the weddings of all of his children and grandchildren.

Edward Klein was a professional performer in Miami Beach hotels, an avid golfer, and has Bar Mitzvah over 100 boys.

When asked about the secret to life. He says live for today and enjoy a martini and a cigar.

Raymond Simpson

Raymond Simpson is an Ohio native, long-time Coral Springs resident, and the Editor at MDMH Coral Springs. He lives with his family in The Dells, where you can find him on weekends running – literally running – with his two golden retrievers.

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