Clarence Broemmer
The man who never met a stranger, who greeted people with a huge smile and had a heart of gold, Clarence Broemmer, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2013. Clarence was born on August 1, 1920 in Quincy, a son of Albert & Edith (Willing) Broemmer. He married Garnet Spindler on September 13, 1940 in St. Francis Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on February 6, 2004.
Clarence served in the Army during WWII as part of the European Theater & The Battle of the Bulge. Following his service, he worked in various departments at Celotex retiring after 41 years with the company.
He had been a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. He was a member of the Paper Makers Union 198 and a past member of the V.F.W., the Eagles and the Mississippi Valley Hunting & Fishing Club. He also did volunteer work at the Senior Center.
Clarence is survived by sons, Bob Davis of Liberty, IL and Bill Eberhardt and his wife Bev of Hobe Sound, FL; daughters, Darlene “Diane” Hastings and her husband Don, Karen Krohn and Theresa Vogt and her husband Luther, all of Quincy;
17 Grandchildren; Doug Hastings (Kristie); Dawn (Jesse) Martinez; Randy Broemmer, Ronda Broemmer; Cindy Neese her fiancee Andrew; Paul (Julie) Davis, Sherry Rakers; Phil (Jennifer) Davis; Chuck Polley; Nathan Broemmer; Heather (Jason) Atter; Tommy Krohn; Leigh, Erica, Tanya, Traci; a brother George (Fran) Broemmer of Quincy;
A daughter-in-law Sue Lish (Floyd) of Quincy; a lifelong family friend Jeanette Pfeiffer;
28 Great-Grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren;
several nieces & nephews and his dog Bear, also survive.
In addition to his wife, Garnet, and his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Albert and Bob Broemmer, sisters Marie Upchurch, Stella Maxwell, Florence Patterson & Clara Tucker; a son Johnny Broemmer; a daughter Garnet “Sis” (Broemmer) Davis and grandchildren, Vicky (Davis) Polley & Payten Nicole Fesler.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home by Fr. James Wheeler, O.F.M. Interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery with Military Honors conducted at the cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Great River Honor Flight. www.dukerandhaugh.com
Thinking of you and sending our sincere condolences. We had a wonderful visit with Clarence recently, and he was truly an inspiration for all that knew him! God Bless!
Praying for you all during this difficult time. Love and Hugs
Pap, Your finally flying high as you told me youd be. I can not explain my loss in words, My bestfriend,2nd father, and buddy…my heart aches…Keep your tailgate up in heaven and remember how much i truely loved you..I NEVER LEFT YOUR SIDE,!!!!We will meet again…Your grandson..Doug
Dad, I will miss all the stories you loved to share with everyone. The trips going up to “Winkings Grocery Store and you letting me buy a bag of penny candy growing up. Memories of our fun trips to STL, Mo Zoo, fishing, parties, family reunions, trips to Johnny’s in Kentucky, and many more. My kids Tommy(Cassie), Heather(Jason) Ater and my 4 grandkids, your great-grandkids, Kyle Ater, Peyton Krohn, Logan & Cadi will all miss their Grandpa deeply. Dad, I will always remember what you told me growing up, if you see someone who needs help, do what you can to help that person. You, show me many times what that meant at “Winkings” when I would see you give people money for food or a child a bag of candy. You, always said I will give the shirt off of my back, if someone needs it. You, made me proud of you. I am sure Mom, Sis, Johnny, and Vicky Sue are glad to be with you again. Until, we meet again. All my Love, Karen(Broemmer)Krohn