In Remembrance Of
Vicki Rennae Amthor Kline
Vicki R. Amthor KlineVicki Rennae Amthor Kline, age 69, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at Mosaic Hospital in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Vicki is survived by her husband, John, of 35 years; son, Steven of Agency, Mo.; grandson, Reid, and life-long friends, Cheryl, Ian, Kelsey, Kynlee and James Rosenauer; as well as, several in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends, She was preceded in death by her parents Jim and Mary Amthor of Rock Port, MO.
Vicki was born on May 20, 1950, in Hamburg, Iowa, to Jim and Mary Amthor. She graduated from Rock Port High School in 1968 and from Northwest Missouri State University in 1972. Upon graduation, she accepted a position as high school English and Mass Media teacher at Mid-Buchanan R-V School District where she taught for 29 years. She then taught one year in the East Buchanan School District. Vicki married John W. Kline on December 29, 1984, at Frazier Baptist Church and they had one son, Steven Amthor Kline.
Vicki was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, friend and teacher. She was a member of the Mid-Buchanan Community Teachers Association serving as president for several years, Missouri State Teachers Association, Missouri Retired Teachers Association and the National Council of Teachers of English. She was twice listed in Who’s Who Among America’s Outstanding Teachers and was a published author and photographer. She always treated students fairly, honestly and with an inspiring sense of humor which allowed her to teach in ways so students could learn and understand.
Vicki was an active member of Agency United Methodist Church and cared deeply for her Lord and church family. She served as church board president and secretary, taught Sunday School and continued to maintain the church Prayer Chain.
Vicki was an outstanding 4-H Beef leader instructing many youth in showing cattle. She was considered the “barn Mom” at many state and county fairs. She was a member of the American Angus Association and President of Road Runner Ranch. She was also instrumental in starting the Mid-Buchanan FFA Chapter and organizing the Mid-Buchanan FFA Livestock Show. She enjoyed working outside on the farm, in the field and with the livestock.
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Celebration of Life Service: 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 27th at the Agency United Methodist Church with Visitation from 2:00-3:00 p.m. prior to the service.
In Lieu of flowers, Donations may be made to the Agency United Methodist Church or the Mid Buchanan FFA Alumni for the Vicki Kline Memorial Livestock Award.
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Richard Kline
To John and Steven,
Deepest sympathies for the loss of your beloved Vicki. Today you celebrate her life and accomplishments.
She touched the lives of so many people in a loving and positive way. She had a great ministry through her church and her teaching. She will be greatly missed. God bless you.
Norman Alex Smiley
Vicky will be missed by many, Including myself.
Darrel and Gail Pike
Vicki was such a good, friendly, smart person and is missed so much by so many. Our sincere sympathy to her family.
Nate Schurman
Very sorry for your loss. Prayers to your family.
Vera Buchanan
So very sorry to hear of her passing. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Ken and Kathy Wheeler
Thoughts and Prayers
Robert and Susan Schurman
Our prayers go out to your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Ron and Kay Jackson
We were very sorry to hear of Vicki’s passing. We know she will be greatly missed. We are keeping you and all the family in our prayers.
Debbie Deems
She was a wonderful person. My prayers go out to her family. May God touch you in your grief and lift you in His arms.
Ladonna Fergison
So sorry for your loss!
Linda Livingston
My heart goes out to John and the Rosenhouer family. My thoughts are with you all.
Andrea (Dickerson) Stephenson
My deepest condolences to your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Jenny Gann
What a loss for our youth and community. Vicki was a great woman and phenomenal leader who know her stuff and was just as caring! Even as a young kid I recall her treating us like adults and pushing us to grown in our personality and in our love for agriculture. She was a good friend to all and will be missed.
Nancy Tewell
She was a wonderful teacher. I learned so much from her and respected her immensely. My condolences to her family and loved ones.
Shelly Irelan Seaton
I feel so blessed to have worked with Vicki. Hugs and prayers to all family members and friends
Shauna McMahon
So sorry to hear about Vicki. Such fond memories of visiting and spending time with her as a child. Love y’all and thinking of you.
Shauna
So sorry to hear about Vicki. Such wonderful memories of visiting and spending time with her as a child. She will be sincerely missed. Love y’all.
mick and dodie osborn
we are so sorry for your loss,she will be missed.
Cliff and Lyndsey Bailey
Thinking of you guys
JENNIFER BOOMGARDEN
Prayers to the family on your loss. Vicki was my favorite teacher in highschool. She taught me a love of reading and she had an infectious smile. She will be sadly missed. May the lords face shine upon you and give you peace
Lola Harmon Davis
I attended school with Vicki as she was one year ahead of me. She was a great friend, always smiling, laughing, speaking her mind! I was happy to visit with Vicki and John two years ago when they made a trip to RP. Rest in peace my friend. You will be sadly missed by all who knew you.❤
Leslie Davies (Taylor)
So sorry for your loss.
Kathy Davis
So sorry for your loss! Vicki was a friend and classmate of mine! We attended RP school 12 years together! So sad to lose another classmates
Larry & Nancy Reder
Rest in piece , Vicky!
Jacque Gayle and Gary Gebhards
Vicki was a neighbor and friend for many year’s in Rock Port. We are so sorry to hear this sad news. Thinking of family and friends. Prayers to all
Hubert and Bonnie Gregory
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Brenner
So very sorry for your loss. She was an awesome teacher and left her mark on all the students she inspired.
Scott & Debby Gann
Sorry to hear about this, What a great women and mentor.to many young lives.
Allen Barton
So Sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family
Beth Ann Redmon
I’m so sorry Uncle John and Steven. Aunt Vickie did so much to help me in those college English classes. Love y’all! Hugs from Texas!
Evelyn Noland
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort for your family.
Kathy Demarest
Sorry for the loss of good friend and a great teacher.
Peggy Admire
John so sorry for your loss sending prayers for you and your family May. God Bless prayers
Peggy Admire
John so sorry for your loss sending prayers for you and your family May. God Bless prayers
Kellie Justice
You hold a very special place in my heart. You were a great teacher and an even better friend. Thank you for picking me to help in high school when I really needed you. You will be so missed and you were so very much appreciated. Prayers and love to the family.
Lydia McClanahan (Talbot)
Really appreciate her as a teacher. She always had the best smile and laugh. Made the classroom fun.
Will remember her always.
Earl Johnson
So sorry, She was a great lady and friend.
Barbara and Remle Johnson
So sorry for your loss.
Dain Sisk
Miss Amthor/Mrs. Kline had a tremendous influence on me. Her instruction in English class continues to serve me well today. Fond memories of her will never fade. My condolences to the family.
David/Sherrill Kelsey
Vicki was a talented, caring person and she will truly be missed. I’m so glad I was able to visit with her when we were caroling last Christmas. We are so sorry and will continue to pray for you.
Scott johnson
Sorry for your loss John.
Donna Bennett
John and Steven, so sorry to hear of Vickie’s passing. As a teacher she made a huge impact on my life and my love of the written word. God bless
Tami Davis
Such an amazing woman in every way. She will be missed but her smile will be a memory not forgotten. Hugs and prayers!
Steve Terry
So sorry to hear about Vicki. I taught with her from 1977 to 1982 at Mid Buchanan High School. She was the ultimate professional and I had the utmost respect for her. She also was loved and respected by all of her students. Prayers for the family at this time of sorrow.
Melissa wood
So sorry for your loss.
DaRinda Foster
She was such a great person. RIP Mrs. Kline, and prayers to her family.
Tereasa (Wyatt) Freeman
Praying for God’s comfort for friends and family!
Aaron Potter
My God comfort your family and the MB family. You inspired so many students and will be missed.
David and Annie Jones
So so sorry to hear about this. Vickie was such a wonderful person. She was everything that was listed in her Obituary and then some. She will be missed so much. God’s Blessing to all of you and prayers for your family.
Phyllis Crouse-Wilson
Miss Amthor was one of my favorite teachers. She always kept the scorebook for our basketball games. I didn’t realize we were so close in age.