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Charles F. Kleefeld
Charles F. Kleefeld , 90 of Lorain died Saturday Morning, March 29, 2008 at
the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky following a long illness while in the
company of his family.
Mr. Kleefeld was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 28, 1918, the son
of the late Paul and Lottie (Frederick) Kleefeld. He was a lifelong resident
of Lorain. He graduated from Lorain High School in 1936 and attended Case
Western Reserve University earning a degree in applied science.
He is a veteran of the US Army serving during WWII. He was a staff
sergeant with the combat engineers. He received the EAME Theater Ribbon with
two bronze stars and the American Theater Ribbon.
He was a member of Church of the Redeemer in Lorain, a member of the
Vestry, Altar Guild and was an Eucharistic Minister visiting the elderly and
the ill for communion.
Mr. Kleefeld's family moved to Lorain in 1920 and started the family
business: Universal Cleaners. Mr. Kleefeld and his brother ran the business
from 1946 until it sold in 1975.
He was past president of Lorain Exchange Club, a member of the Board of
Directors for the Lorain Chamber of Commerce and hosted "Town Talk Forum"
for three years. He also served as a Director of Northern Ohio Dry Cleaners
Association.
Mr. Kleefeld was a member of Black River Lodge # 786 F & AM, 32 degree
Mason, and past president of Lorain County Scottish Rite. He was past
president and past secretary of Senior Fellowship Club and was well known
for his involvement in the Lorain Community Hospital Follies from 1961-1996.
He volunteered with the Lorain County Habitat for Humanity.
He is survived by his daughter Jean E Karnik of Lorain, granddaughter
Kimberly (Troy) Brunner of Lorain, grandson Vincent F. Karnik, V of
Amherst, great grandson Vincent F. Karnik, VI of Amherst, a great
granddaughter Kylie E Brunner of Lorain and his brother Paul (Lois) Kleefeld
of Elyria, one niece and two nephews.
Mr. Kleefeld was preceded in death by his wife Betty B. (nee Burgess)
in 1983.
Friends may call Tuesday, April 1, 2008 from 4-7 PM in the Schwartz,
Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio. A
Masonic Memorial service will be held at 5:30 PM by his lodge.
Funeral Services will be in the Church of the Redeemer, 647 Reid Ave.,
Lorain 44052 at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 with Rev. Stephen
Sedgwick, rector, officiating.
Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Amherst Township,
with full military honors provided jointly by the American Legion Post 30
and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 451.
Family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to Church of the
Redeemer 647 Reid Avenue Lorain, OH 44052 or Cleveland Clinic Foundation For
Alzheimer's Research, 3050 Science Park Drive, AC 332, Beachwood, Ohio
44122.
CONDOLENCES
From: Renee and Phil Dore
Relation: Friend
Jean and family, We are sad to learn of your father's passing away. You have
been so close to him and this must be very difficult. It certainly appears
that he lived a long and full life. I am not sure if we can make it to the
visitation- we both have something after work tomorrow and mine is in
Cleveland. However you are in our thoughts and prayers. Please take care and
know his love will be with you and his spirit will be by your side. With
Sympathy, Renee and Phil Dore
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