After his military service he attended the University of Iowa, graduating in 1950. He went to work for Hormel's in 1950 in Austin, Minnesota as a salesman, then went briefly to Sioux Falls, SD, before returning to Austin. and came to Fremont with Hormel's in November of 1952. He retired after 37 years in 1987. Most of those years, he was the credit manager. He had been on the board of the Fremont First Central Credit Union for many years.
Clarence was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont and it's Lutheran Laymen's League. He had served on several of the committees and held several offices of the church, as well as zone offices of the church. He had been confirmed as an adult in 1952 in St. John's Lutheran Church in Austin, Minnesota. For 18 years, Clarence served with the Boy Scouts in various leadership roles and on various committees. Clarence and his wife Lois have been the recipients of the Boy Scouts 'Award of Merit'. He had also been a coach in Fremont city youth baseball leagues. He was a 50 plus year member of American Legion Post 20 of Fremont and he was an active member of the Golden 'K' Kiwanis Club.
Clarence was married on May 18, 1952 to Lois Onken in Zion Lutheran Church in Muscatine.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Olga, twin sister Helen at 3 days of age, a half brother Adolph Klatt and his wife Inajean who were from Muscatine.
Survivors: wife - Lois
children - David and wife Patsy Kerschinske of Fremont and their children Andrew and Amber (and
her husand Derek) Carruthers.
John and wife Denise Kerschinske of Cedar Bluffs and their son Julius.
Beth and husband Mike Patterson of Omaha and their children Brett, Kimberly, and Sean.
Paul and wife Brigid Kerschinske of Omaha and their children Connor and Claire.
James and wife Rebecca Kerschinske of Hartland, Wisc. and children Adam and Matthew
sister - Lillian Garvin of Ogallala, Nebraska.
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Thursday (Dec. 16, 2010) at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dan Heuer officiating. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors by the Fremont Honor Guard of American Legion Post 20 and VFW Post 854. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church. Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, will be on Wednesday (Dec. 15th) from 2 to 8 PM with the family present from 6 to 8 PM.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(16)
Ashley Line
Omaha, NE Friday, December 17, 2010 Amber and Family, I'm sorry to hear about your loss and it is never easy to lose someone you loved deeply. If you ever need someone to talk to, just let me know. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Ashley E. LineDave & Sonja Bauers
Fremont, NE Friday, December 17, 2010 Our sincere sympathy to all of you. May God give you strength and your memories comfort you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God's blessings to you.Cristi Johnson (Ruffcorn)
Lawson, MO Thursday, December 16, 2010 The memories I have of Clarence may be few but are fond. I remember him as quiet but when he spoke it was because there was something to say. When I was young I remember marveling at how tall he was and then as I got older it was the "Hello Cristi" when he would come into the Credit Union where I was working. My thoughts and prayers are with the family . . . hold your heads high and hearts to God . . . thats the way he would have wanted it.David & Nancy Guill
Wayne, NE Thursday, December 16, 2010 Prayers to you and your families at this time of sorrow. Clarence will be greatly missed.Delbert Hiemstra
Fremont, NE Wednesday, December 15, 2010 I certainly enjoyed working with Clarence over the years. My deepest sympathy to the entire family.Paul Gilmore
Omaha, Ne Wednesday, December 15, 2010 John, I'm sorry to hear the news of your fathers passing.Jerry and Nita Dirkschneider
Fremont, NE Wednesday, December 15, 2010 Our deepest sympathies to all the family. Our prayers are with you all.Judy Onken
Bellevue, NE Tuesday, December 14, 2010 My deepest sympathy to you, Lois and family. Clarence was a special friend. It was nine years ago today since Jiggs died.Virginia and Nile Hobbs
Bellevue, NE Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Dear friend Lois, Judy Onken called me after she received your Christmas letter and discovered the notation on the back of the envelope CK died 12-12-10. What a shock and we are very saddened. It must have been very sudden. We have such fond memories of the two of you and the wonderful Marriage Encounter events that we attended together. You should have included a long time association with the Marriage Encounter Community and your many loving tasks. in his obituary. We love you and send a very loving hug to you. Our hearts go out to you at this sad time.Sandra Bateman
Denver, CO Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Lois and family our hearts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Sandra Bateman and familyPam Primm
Fremont, NE Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Although I only met Clarence a handful of times in my life, I knew he was a fine man. Clarence was my father's (William) boss at Hormel. Throughout my lifetime, dad has always said that Clarence was the finest boss and man that he ever knew. He always had a smile and kind way about him. Memories will sustain you thru this time.Suzanne Baker
Omaha, NE Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Lois and family - you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Clarence always had a smile and friendly way about him. I know he will be greatly missed. God bless you all.Don and Betty Bader
Omaha, Ne Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Lois, we were so sorry to hear of your loss, Clarence was a great friend and Alumni of the Hormel Company, a great assett in our woking relationship over the years, God's Blessings to you and the family, Clarence will be greatly missed. Don and Betty Bader.Eric and Monica Olson
Omaha, Ne Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Beth, Monica and I were sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We hope you find comfort and strength in friends and family at this time. Best to you, your mom and the rest of the family.Barbara Hultquist Nelson
Lincoln, NE Monday, December 13, 2010 My thought and prayers are with you all.Steve and Renee Wessel
Lincoln, NE Wednesday, December 15, 2010 We want to express all our sympathies to Lois and all the family. Over the years as neighbors we grew to know their family as our family grew. We Hold both Lois and Clarence dear in our hearts just as family, and to Michaela just another grandma and grandpa to grow up with. She loved to go over and play with Amber. Clarence was very proud of his family as all the stories and events he shared with us. He will be greatly missed by all and all our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. you were neighbors that can not be replaced and will never be forgotten. God's blessing to you all. Steve, Renee, Michaela, Matthew and Carly Wessel