Clarence "Clem" A. Bleninger
April 19, 1931 ~ October 17, 2024
Loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother passed away surrounded by family on October 17, 2024.
Preceded in death by siblings, Larry, Grace Villarreal, Robert, Allan, and other relatives.
Survived by wife of 69 years, Lorraine; children; Deborah, Dwayne (Kathleen); grandchildren, Anne (Richard) Klimkowski, Michael (Tiffany); great-grandchildren; Zane, Aria, Jed, Gemma, Scotti; brother, Jim (Marilyn); nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Clem was a proud Korean War Veteran serving in the Unites States Navy. He was employed by Mack Truck for 40 plus years and enjoyed teaching as a vocational school instructor. Clem enjoyed the outdoors camping, hunting, fishing, especially the annual trip to Pickle Lake.
A celebration service of Clem’s life will be 11 AM Monday, October 28th with visitation beginning at 10 AM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake. Interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
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On behalf of the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, we give thanks for Clem’s military service to our country in the Navy.
Lots of memories lots of knowledge
We will always remember the memories you shared of your life with us. Your adventures spent in the military,
the great pictures you took of the wild life around your home, and the sharing of your knowledge on the many things you learned and knew about during your visits.
You will be greatly missed, but always remembered
Linda Villarreal and Family
Uncle,
Although you are no longer with us, memories of your time spent with my family in California will always be in my heart. You will be greatly missed.
Carrie Villarreal