Klein Plating would like to wish a Happy Workiversary to the following employees: Rich Benford - 30 yrs Douglas Martinez - 33 yrs Thank you, gentlemen, for your long years of service and hard work! Klein Plating appreciates your dedication and looks forward to many more years working together! Klein Plating Works would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to the following employees: Brandon Stanton Don Wensel John Muroski Happy Birthday, gentleman! Make it a memorable one! Klein Plating Works would like to wish a Happy Workiverary to the following Employees: Thornwell Tyes - 37 yrs Beth Zacherl - 34 yrs Tyghe Stanboro - 3 yrs Micheline Barton - 4 yrs KPW thanks you all for your dedication, hard work, and years of service! We appreciate each of you! Thank you! Klein Plating Works would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to the following employees! John Fuller Melissa Hodapp Tyghe Stanboro KPW wishes you the very best on your special day and many more! Klein Plating Works would like to thank the following as they hit another year-mark with the KPW family! Tom Dudenhoeffer - 33 years Steve Donikowski - 19 years Jason Schau - 12 years Thank you for all that you do! Klein Plating looks forward to many more years working with each of you! Klein Plating Works is devastated to announce the passing of our Former President Larrie Dudenhoeffer who lost his year-long battle with cancer on February 2, 2025. Larrie Dudenhoeffer Obituary February 2, 2025 - Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Service, Inc. Congratulations to our January Employee of the Month, Steve Donikowski!
April Employee of the Month
Posted on April 9th, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Big Shout out to our Employee of the Month, Melissa Hodapp!
Melissa has been with Klein for 11 years. During her time at KPW, Melissa has become an essential part of the plating floor and plating operations. She facilitates the flow of work and information between many departments on a daily basis. Melissa always takes the initiative to properly address any problems that occur.
Thank you, Melissa, for all that you do! Klein Plating appreciates all your hard work!
April Work Anniversaries
Posted on April 3rd, 2025 at 11:38 AM
April Employee Birthdays
Posted on April 3rd, 2025 at 11:36 AM
March Employee of the Month
Posted on March 11th, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Congratulations to our Employee of the Month, Sandy Zewe!
Sandy Zewe is our Quality Department Supervisor. Sandy is super hard-working and always steps up to ensure her department continuously meets shop goals. She is very sweet, friendly, and personable. Sandy enjoys creatively dressing up to celebrate holidays and loves animals, especially her dogs!
Thank you, Sandy! Klein Plating Works appreciates your time and dedication!
March Employee Work Anniversaries
Posted on March 3rd, 2025 at 11:23 AM
February Employee of the Month
Posted on February 19th, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Congratulations to the KPW February Employee of the Month!
Thornwell Tyes is a cornerstone of the plating floor. He can always be looked to for guidance, to remain efficient and on task at all times, and continually produces quality work. Thornwell is a team player and enjoys making people smile. Outside of work, Thornwell loves football and spending time with his family.
Thank you, Thornwell! Klein Plating appreciates all you do for the company!
February Employee Birthdays
Posted on February 10th, 2025 at 12:24 PM
February Work Anniversaries
Posted on February 10th, 2025 at 12:21 PM
In Loving Memory of Larrie Dudenhoeffer
Posted on February 4th, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Larrie Dudenhoeffer was a dedicated father, friend, and businessman. He started at Klein Plating in 1959 under his uncle until he became the third-generation owner in 1981. Larrie skillfully led the company until he passed the mantle to his son, Joe, in 2013, but he continued to serve Klein by being an active member of the Board of Directors as well as a valuable advisor. Outside of Klein, Larrie was a member of many clubs in our community including the Aviation Club and Electro Platers Society. He was an avid golfer who with the help of his brother, Jon, founded the Cathedral Prep Rambler Golf Classic in 1989. After retiring, Larrie dedicated his time to spending as much time as possible with his family. His favorite things included traveling with his family, decorating for Christmas, and he had a true passion for cars.
Larrie was a genuine gentleman whose warm smile and gentle nature endeared him to all who met him. He is survived and dearly missed by his loving wife of 53 years, his children, grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Larrie was devout Catholic whose faith never wavered during his courageous fight with cancer.
Thank you, Larrie, from all of us here at Klein Plating for all you've built and all you've dedicated to the business. You will be dearly, dearly missed.
Friends and family may call at Burton Quinn-Scott Funeral Home, West Ridge, 3801 W. 26th St., Erie on Thursday, February 6th from 3 until 7 pm. They are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Peace, 2401 W. 38th St., Erie on Friday at 10 AM. Burial is to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Larrie’s favorite charity; St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
January Employee of the Month
Posted on January 23rd, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Steve has been with KPW for 20 years! He has worked all 3 shifts and is a very talented plater. Steve is a major team player and very involved with his job. Moving forward, Steve will be taking on a very crucial role on third shift. Thank you for all that you do, Steve Donikowski!
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