age 77 years, of Omaha, Nebraska. Preceded in death by parents Frank and Julia Kleffman; brothers William Kleffman, Al and Stanley Benis; sister Lillian Oliver. Survived by son Jay Kleffman; daughters Paula (Rick) Caveye, Cindy (Don) Slowik, and Brianna Kleffman; longtime companion Gerri Kleffman; step-daughters Lisa Lam and Kelly Bukoskie; step-son Tom Lawless; 26 grandchildren; 14 great - grandchildren. Visitation Monday, May 1, 2017 from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at Bethany Funeral Home. Celebration of Freds Life Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Saint John Cemetery. Memorials requested to the family.