Clarence W. Schnabelrauch
Mason, MI
Clarence was born June 22, 1923, in Dimondale, MI, to the late William and Ione Schnabelrauch. He passed away December 7, 2019, at age 96.
Clarence proudly served in the U.S. Army as a medic in the Philippines and Japan during WWII. He retired from Oldsmobile after 36 years. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed working on engines.
Clarence is survived by his daughter, Linda Marie Schnabelrauch; son, Robert (Linda Sue) Schnabelrauch, their children, Justin (Valerie), and Matthew (Alex) and children Riley and Henry; daughter, Debra (Lawrence) Zigler and children Joshua Swab and Michael Millsop; daughter, Mary Cody and her children, Ashley (Jason) Ritsema and Chelsey (Caitlin) Cody; brothers, Lewis and Lloyd (Susan) Schnabelrauch; sisters, Lorraine Proseus and Corla (William) Keys; and several nieces, nephews and other extended family members. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Erma L. Schnabelrauch, and sister Muriel Kinney.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. Interment will follow in North Aurelius Cemetery. His family will receive relatives and friends from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home and 1 hour prior to the service on Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lansing City Rescue Mission.
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K Smith
December 10, 2019 at 10:28 amOur thoughts and prayers are with the Schnabelrauch family at this difficult time. Clarence lived such an accomplished life. Surely, he will be remembered as a hardworking, a role model and mentor. His service for our country is greatly appreciated. May there be peace and comfort in cherished memories along with the eternal promise…that he has stepped onto the shore of heaven and has been welcomed by the loving hand of God.
The Lord is near to all who call on Him”
Psalm 145:18 NIV
Lorraine Schnabelrauch Proseus, Ken and Kris Proseus Smith, Steve Proseus & Girls
John&Becky Kinney
December 10, 2019 at 12:46 pmJohn kinney
With deepest sympathy to the family of Uncle Clarence we honor the life whose journey now leads to everlasting peace and loving memories , Heal your hearts at this time of sorrow.
John Becky and Kinneys Family