Lee Kleinman

Lee S. Kleinman, age 63, of Gahanna, Ohio, peacefully passed away surrounded by loving family on Sunday, December 28, 2014. He was born on March 30, 1951 and raised in Cleveland by his parents, Bennet and Frances Kleinman. Lee was a graduate of Beachwood High School in Cleveland, Class of 1969. He went on to receive his MBA from Miami University Oxford in 1977. He owned and operated his own business, Telnet Corporation, which he started in 1992. Lee was a strong and brave man, loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Bennet. Lee is survived by his loving wife, Caren; children, Brian (Katie) Kleinman, Karen (Nick) Rediger, Jeffrey Kleinman, and Abbey (Kaleb) Larimore; grandchildren, Daniel, Elijah, Ella and Naomi; mother, Frances Kleinman; sister, Judy (Denny) Hershey; mother-in-law, Betty Murray; long-time friend, Mike Maly; and beloved dog, Mr. Peanut. A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held at 3 pm on Friday, January 2, 2015 at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL 1051 E. Johnstown RD. (at Beecher RD.) Gahanna, where the family will receive friends and family an hour prior. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Jewish National Fund, 78 Randall Ave, Rockville Center, NY 11570 or donate online at jnf.org. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory or send a condolence.