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Matthew Klein
Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 40th district
In office 1993–2016
Succeeded by	Randy Schobinger
Speaker of the North Dakota House of Representatives
In office 2005–2007
Preceded by	Janet Wentz
Succeeded by	Jeff Delzer
Personal details
Born	(1933-12-28)December 28, 1933 Zeeland, North Dakota, U.S.
Died	January 30, 2023(2023-01-30) (aged 89) Minot, North Dakota, U.S.
Party	Republican
Spouse	Isabell
Military service
Branch/service	United States Air Force

Matthew M. Klein (December 28, 1933 – January 30, 2023) was an American politician who served as member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1993 to 2016. He was also the speaker of the House during the 2005 legislative session. He was succeeded as speaker by Rep. Jeff Delzer. Klein was an engineering consultant by trade.

Klein graduated from North Dakota State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering and did graduate studies at USC and UCLA. He served in the United States Air Force and was a member of the American Legion. Klein died in Minot, North Dakota on January 30, 2023, at the age of 89.

External links

• North Dakota Legislature biography page