Klemence A. Lietuwnikas of New Smyrna Beach passed away, Monday, January 18, 2010. Klemence was born February 24, 1939 in Worcester, Ma. He moved with his family to Florida in 1951. He is pre-deceased by Alfred P. Lietuwnikas, father and Madeline Hawke, mother. He graduated from Miami Edison High School in Miami, Fl, and law enforcement academies. Klemence known to all as Klem Sr made law enforcement his career. He worked as a police officer for New Smyrna PD, South Daytona PD, Miami-Dade Sheriff and Broward County Sheriff. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by Klem Lietuwnikas Jr, son and (Cory) Vince Lietuwnikas, grandson.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial donations to the American Lung Association of Florida, 6852 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216.
10:00 AM at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church 4000 South Atlantic Avenue New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 on January 29, 2010 (map/driving directions)
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Klem. I have known him many years. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God bless you and comfort you in your time of need.
Myrtice (Miller) Meierstein
With sincere sympathy, we remember Klem Sr.. You are in our prayers and thoughts. I know how much he loved his family, and I'm sorry I haven't seen all of you for some time. Know that we are thinking of all of you.
Kelly and Toby Reigart
Dave
Fred
helping deliver the Herald out of his '53 Chevie, overnight CAP search missions,summer camps at MacDill AFB and alot of beers over the years. Klem always had a love of life and family and great sense of humor, he liked being a cop and working with electronics and Face book. He will be missed.
May the Good Lord have mercy on his soul and bring comfort to those who mourn.
Klem, old friend, save some beer for me!
Gerald J "Jerry" Lowe Edison '57
My condolences to Klem and Cory.