Age 83 of Inver Grove Heights
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7th. Preceded in death by parents and many siblings. Survived by wife of 60 years, Mary; children, Brian (Ruth) Andel, Colleen (Mike) Phillips, Sheri (Brad) Eck, Kevin (Jessica) Andel; grandchildren, Jeff, Nicole (Andrew), Justin (Kirsten), Nathan, Joe (Melissa), Danielle (CJ), Jessica, Tony, Bri, Kevin Jr, Jason, Emma; great grandkids, Caleb, Hailey, Charlie, Lillian, Abel, Laona, Addie, Avery. Clarence was originally from Breckenridge, MN where he grew up and graduated from high school. In 1953 he joined the army and was a paratrooper in the 82ndAirborne. In 1966, he and Mary moved to the Twin Cities area where they made their home and raised their children. Clarence’s humor, stories and conversation will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Please join us at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights on Saturday, March 23rdfrom 10 am – 12 pm for visitation with a service at 12 pm. Lunch will be served at the Veterans Community Center in Inver Grove Heights at 1 pm following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude or American Cancer Society.