James Lee Klemann, age 48, of Fort Wayne, went to be with God and was the first to be welcomed by his parents on Monday (September 29, 2008) at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.� Mr. Klemann retired from Verizon (formerly GTE ) starting out as a lineman at the age of 18, and as a regional manager when he retired.� He loved golfing, cars, music, the Colts, and most of all family and friends..� Jimmy was looking forward to the birth of his first grandchild in April 2009.�Jim was born on August 12, 1960 in Norfolk, Virginia to Myron Lee and Eloise Ann (Smith) Klemann.� He graduated from Centerville High School in 1979.�Survivors include his wife - Belinda Sunderman Klemann of Fort Wayne and her two children;� one daughter - Jenny (Richie) Fralick of Richmond;� three brothers - Michael Klemann of Fort Wayne, Danny (Kathy) Klemann of Kokomo, IN and Jeff Klemann of Richmond;� three sisters - Marsha Haynes of Dallas, TX,� Lu Ann (Jim) Jenkins of Richmond and Sherri (fiance' Mark Killion) Carter of Richmond;� many nieces and nephews; and special friends of the family - Sheila and Kayla.�He was preceded in death by his parents.�Visitation will be 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday (October 3, 2008) at Bailey-Love Mortuary in Huntington, IN and from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday (October 4, 2008) � at Riggle - Waltermann Mortuary in Richmond.� Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday (October 4, 2008) at Riggle - Waltermann Mortuary.� Pastor. James Slaven will officiate.� Burial will be in Lutherania Cemetery.� Online condolences may be sent through www.riggle-waltermann.com