ALFRED AUGUST KLEFFNER
November 23, 1921 ~ December 17, 2012
Alfred August Kleffner, 91, of Westphalia, died Monday, December 17, 2012, at Jefferson City Nursing and Rehabilitation surrounded by his family.
He was born on November 23, 1921, in Primrose, Nebraska, the son of the late Aloys and Regina (Brockwinkle) Kleffner.
Mr. Kleffner served with the United States Navy from 1941-1946 during World War II.
He was united in marriage on January 12, 1952, in Westphalia, to Dorothy Theresa Berhorst who resides at the home.
Mr. Kleffner spent his life as a farmer and worked for DeLong Inc. as a welder.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. His greatest passions were his family and farming. He loved spending time with everyone especially all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Other survivors include: thirteen children, Joyce (Terry) Boeckman, St. Martins; David ( Mary) Kleffner, Jefferson City; Diane (Wayne) Mengwasser, Westphalia; Elaine (Dave) Palangpour, Columbia; Ron (Judy) Kleffner, Taos; Danny Kleffner, Westphalia; Janice (August) Boessen, Westphalia; Beverly Volkart, California; Alan (Marlene) Kleffner, Rich Fountain; Annette (John) Tomczak, Wardsville; Laurie (Don) Kleffner, Argyle; Doris Kleffner, Columbia; Valerie (Mark) Haller, Vienna; 29 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Raymond (Irma) Kleffner, Jefferson City; Donald Kleffner, Brazito; and one sister-in-law, Henrietta Kleffner, Taos.
He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Lance Kleffner; 6 brothers, Lawrence, Otto, Charles, Andrew, Clarence, Walter Kleffner; and an infant brother.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 21, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia, with the Rev. Mark S. Smith officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia, with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to SSM Hospice, 1241 West Stadium Blvd., Jefferson City, Mo 65109; St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105; Shriners Hospital for Children, 2001 South Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63131; or donors choice.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born on November 23, 1921, in Primrose, Nebraska, the son of the late Aloys and Regina (Brockwinkle) Kleffner.
Mr. Kleffner served with the United States Navy from 1941-1946 during World War II.
He was united in marriage on January 12, 1952, in Westphalia, to Dorothy Theresa Berhorst who resides at the home.
Mr. Kleffner spent his life as a farmer and worked for DeLong Inc. as a welder.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. His greatest passions were his family and farming. He loved spending time with everyone especially all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Other survivors include: thirteen children, Joyce (Terry) Boeckman, St. Martins; David ( Mary) Kleffner, Jefferson City; Diane (Wayne) Mengwasser, Westphalia; Elaine (Dave) Palangpour, Columbia; Ron (Judy) Kleffner, Taos; Danny Kleffner, Westphalia; Janice (August) Boessen, Westphalia; Beverly Volkart, California; Alan (Marlene) Kleffner, Rich Fountain; Annette (John) Tomczak, Wardsville; Laurie (Don) Kleffner, Argyle; Doris Kleffner, Columbia; Valerie (Mark) Haller, Vienna; 29 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Raymond (Irma) Kleffner, Jefferson City; Donald Kleffner, Brazito; and one sister-in-law, Henrietta Kleffner, Taos.
He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Lance Kleffner; 6 brothers, Lawrence, Otto, Charles, Andrew, Clarence, Walter Kleffner; and an infant brother.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 21, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia, with the Rev. Mark S. Smith officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia, with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to SSM Hospice, 1241 West Stadium Blvd., Jefferson City, Mo 65109; St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105; Shriners Hospital for Children, 2001 South Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63131; or donors choice.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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I pray for the Kleffner family, especially Valerie Haller as they grieve the death of their husband, father and grandfather. May they know the peace of God and the infinite consolation ofthe Holy Spirit in this season of sorrow! I join with them incommending Alfred into God’s gentle embrace. May he rest in peace, and riseagain in glory!God bless you all.Alice Bernard-Jones
Bev & family-Sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Lisa, Pete, Justin, Jayme, Jenna & Jessica Reynolds.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers are with you.
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Elaine and I swapped “Dad” stories at work and I felt like I knew Mr. Kleffner. He sounded like a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Elaine has been a good friend and we know she thought alot of her dad.Dave and Barb Schmidt
I would like to extend prayers and thoughts to the Kleffner family from myself and my family.David Kleffner, was with me in a deep time of need for myself and my family and did what he could to comfort and help. I would like to offer that back in any way I can.God bless your father, and all your family.
Our sympathy to Dorothy and all of the Kleffner Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Dave and Ann Rackers, Taos
Mrs. Kleffner and Family, It has been my great pleasure to know and work with Dave and Annette for many years. While I did not know Mr. Kleffner, I have the greatest respect for both Dave and Annette. I am sure they are a reflection of their parents and that speaks highly of you and Mr. Kleffner. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry for your loss. I hope that your father’s peace will fill your hearts and bring solace to you and your family. My thoughts are with you. ~ang
Mandy,I’m really sorry to hear about your granddad. I know you loved him very much and you’ll miss him. Christmas will be bittersweet from here on, but as time goes on it will get easier to smile about the good things you remember.Much love,Rita Murray