Patrick C. Kleman

Patrick C. Kleman , 93, Frackville passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 14th surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Millersville, he was a son of the late Patrick J. and Myrtle Jones Kleman. Pat was the manager of the former Hawranick Lumber Co., Frackville.

Pat graduated from the former Butler Township High School in 1948, where he excelled in basketball. He had a great passion for sports and helped in coaching his sons' teams. He later became a PIAA referee.

Pat was a United States Air Force Veteran; a member of the First United Methodist Church, Frackville; the American Legion Post 398, Frackville; the Frackville Elks BPOE 1533; past worshipful master of the former Frackville Masonic Lodge #737 and currently was a member of the Pulaski Masonic Lodge #216 F & AM, Pottsville.

Pat enjoyed wood working and carpentry.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Brian Kleman and a daughter-in-law, Brenda Kleman.

Pat is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Vera M. (Hawranick) Kleman; his son, Gary Kleman; his grandchildren: Ryan, Brad, Mitchell Kleman and Abigail Bettinger; his 6 great-grandchildren along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 18th at the First United Methodist Church, Frackville with Rev. David Davis, pastor, officiating. Friends are invited to his viewing at the church on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Thursday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Interment with military honors will be held at Christ Church Cemetery, Fountain Springs.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made, in Patrick's name, to the First United Methodist Church at 25 S. Balliet Street Frackville, PA 17931 or to Holy Ascension Orthodox Church at 209 S. Lehigh Avenue, Frackville, PA 17931.

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Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Frackville is in charge of the arrangements.