Rodney Kleemeyer

 Rodney F. Kleemeyer, 75, a resident of Brighton, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025 at his home.

 A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family and sent to 504 W. Fountain, Brighton, Iowa 52540. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family.

 Rod was born January 5, 1950 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Melvin and Arvella (Krallman) Kleemeyer. He married Nola Hopper, May 15, 1970 in Unionville, Missouri.

 Rod was a truck driver for 48 years. He enjoyed his wood working shop, welding, working on a pipeline, fishing, hunting, and western line dancing.

 Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Nola; daughters, Amy (Cody) Young of Mt. Union, Iowa, and Michelle Kleemeyer of Brighton; grandchildren, Austin (Brittany) Maine of Nichols, Iowa, and Brittany (Tyler Morris) Maine of Ankeny, Iowa; great-grandchildren, Henry, Emmett, Lainey Rose, and Myles; sisters, Deana (Bob) Fulco of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and Carrie (Gary) Sutton of Canastota, New York; sister-in-law, Debra Kleemeyer of Texas; brother-in-law, LeRoy Craff of Brighton; and nephews, Jeffrey Kleemeyer, Paul (Heather) Craff, Robert Fulco, Jr., and Stephen Fulco.

 He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Catherine Craff; brother, Al Kleemeyer; and nephew, Mark Craff.

The Trucker's Last Ride 

He travelled the road in years gone past. 

A life he chose and hoped it would last. 

Driving all night, he just couldn’t wait 

To get back to home though arriving so late. 

He’s parked his truck now, his engine has stopped, 

And those who love him their hearts have dropped. 

He travelled the land with a smile of great pride, 

Now he drives the streets of heaven on the truckers last ride, 

May your roads always be clear, 

10-4 and goodbye.