Walter James Klein, 55 of Magnolia, Texas passed away on Thursday January 18th 2018 surrounded by his family.   Walter Klein was born January 21, 1962 in Hartford, South Dakota to parents Walter and Marian Klein.  He attended Tri-Valley high school, after graduating he moved to Houston, Texas where he began working in the boot and shoe repair business. Walter married Lisa Chapa on December 31st 1996. They started their own shoe repair business called "Walt's Shoe Shop" in June of 1994. They have two children Rebecca and Walter Patrick Klein, both of Magnolia, Texas. Grateful for having shared his life with his wife of 21 years, Lisa (Chapa) Klein, his children Rebecca and Walter Patrick Klein and soon to be Son-in-Law Joshua St. John of Magnolia, Texas. Mother and Father-in-Law Jaime and Deborah Chapa, Houston, Texas. Brother David (Linda) Klein, Fort Scott, Kansas. Brother Dennis (Cheryl) Klein, Crooks, South Dakota. Brother Steve (Debra) Klein, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Sister Pamela Klein-Teuber, Rapid City, South Dakota. Brother Terry Klein, Faith, South Dakota. Brother-in-Law Armando (Adrienne) Chapa, Houston, Texas. Sister-in-Law Jessica (Brent) Villarreal, Houston, Texas. Sister-in-Law Jaime (Mitchell) Newton, Magnolia, Texas. Sister-in-Law Elizabeth (Matt) Seidl, Tomball, Texas, 20 nieces and nephews, 18 great nieces and nephews, and countless friends.  W alter was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Marian Klein, a sister Julie Klein, a nephew Shawn Klein and a great nephew Bryson Wilkings. We will always carry his memories in our hearts.