LeRoy S. "Clem" Clemens

LeRoy S. "Clem" Clemens Delta Township Age 81, our loving father, and grandfather passed away August 5, 2010. Born August 2, 1929 in Kent County, MI. LeRoy earning his Bachelors and Masters Degree in Music from M.S.U. He served in the U.S. Army as a Corporal and Ft. Knox Band Director from 1952-54. He was the first Band Director and taught history at Everett High School for many years. He was a member, manager, and second oboist of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra, and was member of the Lansing Community Band. He was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church. He loved sailing LeRoy was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Carolyn in April 2010; parents, Alvin and Frances Clemens; sister, Elinore Watson; brother, Alvin Clemens Surviving are his four children, Christopher (Kelli) Clemens, Joseph (Kate) Clemens, Frances (Marty) Jones, and Jeanne (Jerry) Sutton; 12 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation is 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday with the Rosary being prayed at 7:30 p.m. in the Tiffany Funeral Home, 3232 W. Saginaw, Lansing. Funeral Liturgy is 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 9, at St. Gerard Catholic Church, 4437 W. Willow, Lansing with Fr. Pieter van Rooyen presiding. Viewing will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at church. Rite of committal St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum. Contributions may be made to St. Gerard Church in memory of LeRoy. Friends may visit the guest book at www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com.