Melvin Louis Kliss

Melvin Louis Kliss passed away on July 13, 2016 at the age of 94. He was born to Louis and Cora Kliss in Long Beach, California on January 6, 1922. After attending school and spending his childhood in Long Beach, he joined the Army Air Force, 8th Air Force, 492nd Bomber group and served in Europe during World War II. Mel met Ruth Stout a couple years after returning from the war and they were married in 1948, making a home in San Pedro. They raised two boys: Gary Melvin and Larry Louis Kliss. Mel worked for Southern California Edison for 37 years, and after retiring in 1985, he and Ruth spent their retirement years traveling and enjoying the sights of the world. Mel was an active member of Christ Lutheran Church in San Pedro serving in a number of different capacities. He was also a member of Mended Hearts Chapter 73, Long Beach, Peck Park Senior Center, Anderson Thursday Seniors and the San Pedro Elks Lodge. Mel is survived by his sons, Gary Kliss (Rayeann) and Larry Kliss (Jan), grandson Brian Kliss (Melissa) and twin great granddaughters Ava and Keira, granddaughter Tina Daniel (Ed) and great granddaughter Claire. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Cora, wife Ruth of 54 years, and brothers Clyde, Al and sister Dorothy. A Christian Memorial service will be held Saturday, July 23 at 3 pm at Green Hills Memorial Chapel, Rancho Palos Verdes. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mel Kliss to Christ Lutheran Church, 28850 South Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.

Funeral Home:
Green Hills Mortuary and Memorial Chapel
27501 S.Western Ave.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
US 90275