RICHARD KLETT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

The Richard Klett Charitable Foundation was established in 2021 after the passing of our Father Chief Richard A. Klett. Richard Klett was a lifelong resident of Newington, where he raised his three boys and spent 45 years with the love of his life Maureen. He was a 1967 graduate of the University of Connecticut before becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of Captain while in Germany and Vietnam. He was hired as a Newington Police Officer in 1972, achieving the rank of Police Chief in 1994. Upon his retirement from the Newington Police Department, he served as Director of Safety and Residency for the Newington Board of Education. He dedicated his life to serving his community and loved the people of Newington like family. Yet, he believed his most significant accomplishment was his family and his two amazing granddaughters, who were the light of his eye! Our mission is to raise funds to help improve the community and support causes near and dear to our Fathers heart. Those causes are Cancer Research, First Responders, Youth Athletics, Community Outreach, Active and Retired Military.