C.F. “Jim” Kleine, age 81, of Auburn, passed away Friday, April 11, at Tabitha Rehabilitation Center in Lincoln.

Survivors include his wife Pat of Auburn; children and spouses Jim and Carole Kleine of Elwood, NE; Jennifer and Robert Perales of Lincoln; grandchildren Katie Kleine, Xavier, Mateo, and Gabriel Perales; sister Karen Rush of Las Vegas, NV; other relatives and friends.

Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Auburn.  Inurnment of ashes will be at a later date.  Visitation will be at the funeral home Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends 6:00 to 8:00.  Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening.

Memorials are suggested to the Auburn Rescue Squad or St. Joseph’s Bell Tower.

Services are entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn.