1916
Clarence
2010
Clarence Statler
June 27, 1916 — March 19, 2010
Clarence Clifford Statler, 93 of Washington, died Friday, March 19, 2010 at the McCreedy Home in Washington.
As per his wishes, his body has been cremated and there will be no funeral service. His ashes will be interred in Washington. Beatty Funeral Home, Washington, is handling arrangements. beattyfh.com
Clarence was born on June 27, 1916 in Washington County on a farm between Washington and Brighton. He was the last child of nine born to Edgar and Maude Stewart Statler. He graduated form Lockridge High School in Lockridge, Iowa in 1934 and on February 10, 1940 married Lucille Kurtz in Kahoka, MO. They were later divorced in 1972.
In 1949 Clarence followed his brother George up to Alaska and, being very mechanically inclined, he was able to find lost of work. In June of 1950 he packed up his family along with another family and made the trip up the Alaska Highway in a 1949 Hudson with four adults and three children, pulling all their belongings in a small trailer. Clarence made Alaska his home until retirement when he spent summers up north and winters in Niland, CA. When traveling became difficult he and his second wife, Lucille Bainer whom he married in 1974, made Washington, IA their home. While in Alaska he belonged to the Mt. View Lions Club, Pioneers of Alaska and was a proud 50 year member of the Operating Engineers Union.
Clarence is survived by his wife, Lucille Bainer Statler of Washington, his daughters, Linda Newlon (Ron) of Washington, IA, Martha Russell (Gary) of New Bern, NC, and Patricia Coleman (Henry) of Anchorage, AK. He also leaves his grandchildren, David Newlon of Anchorage, AK, Matthew Newlon of Coralville, IA, Christopher Coleman (Becky) of Anchorage, AK, and Katie Russell Tanguay (Nick) of Lake Villa, IL, His great-grandchildren are Sara and Joseph Coleman and William Tanguay. Clarence also leaves his three stepsons, Charles Bainer, Roland Bainer and Dr. James Bainer and their wives, 10 step grandchildren and nine step great-grandchildren. He also had many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and four brothers
As per his wishes, his body has been cremated and there will be no funeral service. His ashes will be interred in Washington. Beatty Funeral Home, Washington, is handling arrangements. beattyfh.com
Clarence was born on June 27, 1916 in Washington County on a farm between Washington and Brighton. He was the last child of nine born to Edgar and Maude Stewart Statler. He graduated form Lockridge High School in Lockridge, Iowa in 1934 and on February 10, 1940 married Lucille Kurtz in Kahoka, MO. They were later divorced in 1972.
In 1949 Clarence followed his brother George up to Alaska and, being very mechanically inclined, he was able to find lost of work. In June of 1950 he packed up his family along with another family and made the trip up the Alaska Highway in a 1949 Hudson with four adults and three children, pulling all their belongings in a small trailer. Clarence made Alaska his home until retirement when he spent summers up north and winters in Niland, CA. When traveling became difficult he and his second wife, Lucille Bainer whom he married in 1974, made Washington, IA their home. While in Alaska he belonged to the Mt. View Lions Club, Pioneers of Alaska and was a proud 50 year member of the Operating Engineers Union.
Clarence is survived by his wife, Lucille Bainer Statler of Washington, his daughters, Linda Newlon (Ron) of Washington, IA, Martha Russell (Gary) of New Bern, NC, and Patricia Coleman (Henry) of Anchorage, AK. He also leaves his grandchildren, David Newlon of Anchorage, AK, Matthew Newlon of Coralville, IA, Christopher Coleman (Becky) of Anchorage, AK, and Katie Russell Tanguay (Nick) of Lake Villa, IL, His great-grandchildren are Sara and Joseph Coleman and William Tanguay. Clarence also leaves his three stepsons, Charles Bainer, Roland Bainer and Dr. James Bainer and their wives, 10 step grandchildren and nine step great-grandchildren. He also had many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and four brothers
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