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Rev James F Kleffman

Birth	:	3 Jun 1934 Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	16 Feb 2021 Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6519012, -95.5233002
Description	:	KNOD Radio - Harlan, Iowa - A private Funeral Mass with military honors for 86 year old Rev. James F. Kleffman of Council Bluffs will be held on Tuesday, February 23, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth with burial at the St. Mary's Cemetery. Father Kleffman passed away on Tuesday, February 16th, at Elm Crest Senior Living Center in Harlan. Survivors include his sister, Mary Ann Schueller and husband Leon of Dawson, MN; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Open visitation will be held at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel in Council Bluffs on Sunday, February 21st, and Monday, February 22nd,... Read More	KNOD Radio - Harlan, Iowa - A private Funeral Mass with military honors for 86 year old Rev. James F. Kleffman of Council Bluffs will be held on Tuesday, February 23, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth with burial at the St. Mary's Cemetery. Father Kleffman passed away on Tuesday, February 16th, at Elm Crest Senior Living Center in Harlan. Survivors include his sister, Mary Ann Schueller and husband Leon of Dawson, MN; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Open visitation will be held at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel in Council Bluffs on Sunday, February 21st, and Monday, February 22nd, from 8am to 9pm. The Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home in Council Bluffs is in charge of the arrangements. - - - - - - - - - - Rev. James F. Kleffman June 3, 1934 - February 16, 2021 Reverend James F. Kleffman, age 86, of Council Bluffs, passed away February 16, 2021 at Elm Crest Senior Living Center in Harlan, Iowa. Fr. Kleffman was born June 3, 1934, the youngest of ten children on a farm near Portsmouth, Iowa to the late John and Frances (Rau) Kleffman. He graduated from St. Francis High School, Council Bluffs in 1952. Fr. Kleffman spent his freshman year of college at Creighton University. Upon entering the Diocesan Seminary, he attended Loras College, graduating with a B.A. in 1956. Fr. Kleffman attended major seminary at Mount Saint Bernard Seminary, and was ordained to the Priesthood for the Diocese of Des Moines on June 5, 1960. His assignments from 1960-1968 included: Atlantic, Earling, West Des Moines and a teaching assignment at Dowling High School. In 1968 Fr. Kleffman entered the United States Army Chaplaincy, serving at Ft. Riley, Kansas, Tay Ninh, Vietnam and Bremerhaven, Germany until 1972. Returning to civilian life, Fr. Kleffman served in Des Moines and Council Bluffs. In 1979, Fr. Kleffman returned to the Army Chaplaincy and was assigned to Worms, Germany until 1982 when he was assigned to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. until 1986. He was then assigned to Camp Humphries in Korea for one year and then to Fort Ord, California. He returned to civilian life in 1995 serving, Missouri Valley, Red Oak and Imogene until his retirement in 2003. In retirement, Fr. Kleffman served as needed in many Southwest Iowa Parishes and with Catholic Relief Services. Most recently, Fr. Kleffman made his home in Harlan, Iowa. In addition to his parents, Fr. Kleffman was preceded in death by his siblings, Ralph, Harry, Walter, Charlotte, Alice, Harold, Norbert and Richard. Fr. Kleffman is survived by his sister, Mary Ann Schueller and her husband, Leon of Dawson, Minnesota and many nieces, nephews and friends. Open visitation, Sunday and Monday from 8:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. at Cutler-O’Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel in Council Bluffs. A private Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Portsmouth, Iowa with burial following in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Military honors will be tendered by the Portsmouth American Legion Post #547. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Albert High School, 400 Gleason Ave., Council Bluffs, IA 51503.

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Where is Rev James F Kleffman's memorial?
Rev James F Kleffman's memorial is located at: Saint Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA.
When did Rev James F Kleffman death?
Rev James F Kleffman death on 16 Feb 2021 in Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Rev James F Kleffman's memorial?
Latitude: 41.6519012
Longitude: -95.5233002

Family Members:

Parent

John Kleffman

(1889 - 1969)

Frances Rau Kleffman

(1890 - 1973)

Siblings

Ralph Fred Kleffman

(1917 - 1983)

Harold Michael Kleffman

(1918 - 2001)

Walter J. Kleffman

(1920 - 1976)

Norbert Anthony Kleffman

(1921 - 2003)

Charlotte E. “Lottie” Kleffman McDermott

(1923 - 2015)

Harry G Kleffman

(1925 - 2018)

Alice E. Kleffman

(1927 - 2007)

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Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

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6. Hawkins Cemetery
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7. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

8. Lincoln Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6422005, -95.4028015

9. Lytle Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5625000, -95.5550003

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13. Saint Boniface Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7219009, -95.3944016

14. Henderson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6257000, -95.6794000

15. Cowan-Pardee Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6976500, -95.6765000

16. Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6239014, -95.6999969

17. Cox Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5391998, -95.6418991

18. Champlin Cemetery
Yorkshire, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5121994, -95.5766983

19. Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

20. Spears-Graybill Cemetery
Yorkshire, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5097008, -95.5811005

21. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

22. Greenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6729660, -95.7257690

23. Heine Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5277500, -95.4033000

24. Shelby Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5083313, -95.4511108