James Kleman
MILLER CITY – James N. "Jim" Kleman, 59, of Miller City died at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2012 peacefully at home.  He was born June 28, 1952 in Lima to Norbert and Rita (Unterbrink) Kleman.  His father is deceased and his mother and stepfather, Clarence Steffan, survive in Ottawa.  On November 11, 1978 he married Coleen "Connie" Shisler and she died on October 16, 2000.
Also surviving is his daughter: Rachel (Kurt) Steffan; his significant other: Sheri McCarley of Napoleon; twin grandchildren: Cole and Claire Steffan; 3 brothers:  Steven (Judy) Kleman and Kenneth (Shirley) Kleman, both of Miller City and Daniel (Linda) Kleman of Ottawa; 3 sisters:  Janet Leopold of Ottawa, Jane (Kenneth) Hermiller of Columbus Grove and Jacqueline (Kevin) Schroeder of Leipsic.
He is preceded in death by a brother: Gerald Kleman.
Jim retired after 33 years from the Ohio Department of Transportation and worked Maintenance for the Putnam County Education Service Center.  He was a member of the Miller City Fire Department for 38 years, serving as Chief for 20 years.  He served on the Miller City School Board for 16 years.  He was a member of the Miller City Sportsman's Club; a social member of the Napoleon VFW, a member of the Napoleon Sons of the American Legion, Napoleon Moose and the Defiance Eagles. He enjoyed gardening, playing cards and loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Funeral service will begin at 10:00 am Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Leipsic with Pastor Tim Tracy officiating. Burial will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Miller City. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 pm Friday and one hour prior to service on Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam County Home Care and Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com

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