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Clarence Kersten Obituary

Kersten, Clarence E.

Clarence E. Kersten, 76, of Appleton died Monday August 22, 2011 at Appleton Medical Center. He was born in Green Bay, April 29, 1935, son of the late Edward and Anna (Kranszusch) Kersten, and was raised in Lena, WI. Clarence married Marilyn Kasworm on August 31, 1957.

Clarence worked for the Appleton Fire Department for 29 years retiring as a Captain in 1989. He was a life long member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Appleton. He loved to putter around in the garage, always having another project or helping someone. He loved to joke, and had an endearing laugh. Clarence and Marilyn enjoyed many years up north with family and friends. He once was an avid hunter and loved fishing in Michigan, treating everyone to his famous fish fry. Clarence was a loving husband, dad, and grandpa, who will be missed dearly.

Clarence is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marilyn; son, Graham; two daughters, Andrea (Doug) Knutson, Sherwood, WI, and Rhonda (Harold) Smith, Ten Mile, TN; five Grandchildren, Camera (Eric) Wright, Matt (special friend, Angela), Lauren Knutson(special friend, Doug), Aaron Richards, and Shannon Smith; two Great-Grandchildren, Sage and Isabella Wright; and one sister, Della (Larry) Deau, Suring, WI. He was preceded in death by one brother, Wilmer (Arleen).

Funeral service for Clarence will begin at 11:00 AM on Friday August 26, 2011 at TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 209 S. Allen Street, Appleton, with GTZ Pastors Kovanen and Deckert officiating. Friends will be received at the church beginning at 9:00 AM until the hour of service. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Clarence was thankful for each new day, and passed peacefully. He lived a full life and will live on in our hearts. Wichmann Funeral Home

537 N Superior St

Appleton (920)739-1231

Online Condolences www.wichmannfargo.com

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Published by Appleton Post-Crescent on Aug. 24, 2011.

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August 25, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ron and Brenda Grunniwaldt

Bill, Amy & Beth Danner

August 24, 2011

Marilyn, please accept our condolences on Clarence passing on. Cheryl called and let us know when she returned home from Mt. Horeb. We will miss Clarence at the Karrow family reunions.

Shirley Krause

August 24, 2011

Marilyn, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I will always remember the fun we had up at Chute Pond. The times you and Clarence would come to the Trout Farm Ralph and I partnered with my brothers and all the good times we had at Clarence,sister, Della's place at Chute. Those were fun times. May God be with you and your family at this difficult time and give you His peace and comfort.

August 24, 2011

Clarence was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. You all have our deepest sympathy and will be in our prayers.

Danny & Nora LeMense

Art,Betty&Dawn Timm

August 24, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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