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Clarence Wittlin Obituary

Clarence Edward Wittlin

Clarence Wittlin, age 90, of Black Creek, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Monday, January 26, 2015. Clarence was born to the late Edward and Cecilia (Deacy) Wittlin on October 28, 1924. He graduated from Appleton West high school and joined the Army where he served his Country. Clarence was united in marriage to the late Beatrice Alsteen in 1954.

Clarence enjoyed spending time outside on the farm, where he made his living in dairy and grain. He enjoyed playing his guitar and singing. He also had a passion for anything that had to deal with country and western. One of his greatest passions was that of horse riding. He owned many horses throughout his life and never lost his love for them.

Clarence is survived by his children: Denice (Rick) Lorenz, Greenville; William "Bill" Wittlin, Black Creek; Rita Nuttall, Atlanta, Georgia; Ann Wittlin, Boston, Massachusetts; and Michael Wittlin, Black Creek; Three grand-children: Jared and Brittany Nuttall; and Jonathon Lorenz; and nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Clarence is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his brother Raymond (Lila) Wittlin, and a sister Rita Wittlin.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC COMMUNITY - STEPHENSVILLE, N3686 State Road 76, Hortonville. Friends may call from 9:30 until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Clarence's name. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com

The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to: the staff of Affinity Hospice (especially Kristin), Pastor Cliff Mast from Affinity Hospice, and Dennis and the entire staff from Home Helpers.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Appleton Post-Crescent on Feb. 1, 2015.

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dover

October 28, 2015

Let nothing disturb you,
Let nothing frighten you,
All things are passing away:
God never changes.
Patience obtains all things
Whoever has God lacks nothing;
God alone suffices.

-- St. Teresa of Avila

ann wittlin

October 28, 2015

happy birthday dad,

listening to merle haggard and jimmy rodgers today for u in the rain whilst walking the brick sidewalks of boston...

missing u and your 'milky' ways each and every day...

love u always,
ann (dover)

p.s. prayer: please pray to st. lucy and the archangel raphael for the healing of my eye together with mom...

"Ashrei temimei derech"

ann w.

October 26, 2015

"Ashrei temimei derech"

psalm 119:72 - The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.

psalm 119:89 - Forever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven. 90 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.

archangel michael prayer card

ann w.

October 10, 2015

Almighty Father and Savior, incline Thine ear, O Lord, unto our prayers, wherein we humbly pray Thee to show Thy mercy upon the soul of Thy servant Clarence, whom Thou hast commanded to pass out of this world, that Thou wouldst place him in your eternal peace and light, and bid him to be a partaker with Thy saints -- through Christ our Lord. amen.

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