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Cletus Eilerman Obituary

EILERMAN Cletus A. Eilerman, age 86, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2011. He was born in Ft. Loramie, OH to the late William and Josephine (Albers) Eilerman. Also preceded in death by sisters Wilma Drees, Rita Brunswick, Dolores Goettemoeller and Mary Schwartz, brother Norbert Eilerman, grandson Anthony Lovell. Survived by wife of 58 years, Dolores (Esser) Eilerman; children, Sharon (Michael) Post, Rev. Craig Eilerman, Ann (John) Halliday, Kevin Eilerman, Lynn (Terry) Lovell and David Eilerman; grandchildren, Nick (Sherry), Courtney (Kurtis), Lucas, Nathan, Jessica and Katie; great-granddaughter, Summer; sisters, Edna Fullenkamp, Leona Speck and Sister Marge Eilerman, OSF; brother, Ralph Eilerman. Clete was a longtime member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. Veteran US Navy, serving in WWII. Member of the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, Knights of Columbus #2898 and the American Legion #532. He was a volunteer at the Holy Family Soup Kitchen and an avid world traveler. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Sunday, 2-7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass, 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 473 S. Roys Ave. Father Craig Eilerman, Celebrant. Father Stanley Benecki, Concelebrant. Entombment St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Mary Magdalene or the Holy Family Soup Kitchen. Prayer service 7 p.m. Sunday.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 9 to Sep. 11, 2011.

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Ron & Leslie Morrison

September 20, 2011

We were sorry to hear of Clete's passing.
He was a very nice person and will be missed by all that knew him.

Donald Paglioni

September 19, 2011

Dear Dolores, I was sadden to hear of the death of Cletus. He will be truly missed. His was a great friend to my father and very compassionate to my mother when my father passed away in 2009. I was very fortunate to know Clete as a fine human beig. I will remember Clete in my prayers, and I wish the best for you and your family. Don Paglioni

Helen & Doug Morrison

September 16, 2011

Dear Dolores,
We were so sorry to learn of Clete's death. We always looked forward to seeing you and Clete at St. Mary Magdalene when we would come "home" for a visit. Please accept our condolences. May God grant you and your family a peaceful journey through this difficult time.
Sincerely,

Dawn Conley

September 15, 2011

Lynn and family,
Deeply sorry for your sudden loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
God Bless, Dawn,Brian and Charlie

Helen Modlich

September 12, 2011

Delores.Sharon & Mike Father Craig, Ann &John, Kevin, Lynn & Terry, David We are so sorry to hear of Clete passing I will always remember him waving and smiling at John as he was leaving MCMC Sorry I could't come to the funeral home but I was thinking of all of you We have many many memories of Good times at St. Mary Magdalene My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

September 12, 2011

To the Eilerman family,
Sometime in the 1960's I had to file my first tax return, Cletus prepared it. And for the next fortysome years he was a wise and trusted advisor. I am so thankful to have known him through my life. Our thoughts are with you.

Chip Mills, Columbus

Ellen Griffin

September 10, 2011

Dolores and family,
We have such wonderful memories we can share of the good times raising our families. We were so blessed with your friendship. Just know you are in my prayers. Ellie

September 10, 2011

Eilerman family,
I will never forget how kind Clete was to my father during his illness. This decent, honorable man will be dearly missed.My prayers are with you.
Christine Cotter

Diane Hopkins

September 9, 2011

Sharon & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. It has been a long time since I have seen any of you. I met your Dad when we were in high school and I was at your house. From what I can remember, he was a very busy man, but never too busy for his family. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Deepest sympathy,

Diane (McCracken) Hopkins

anita esser

September 9, 2011

To the Eilermen family, I am so sorry for your loss. Hold on to the memories and know that someday we will al be reunited again. If you need anything Please let me know.. Anita Esser

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