1943
2013
Cletus A. Opatz, 69
Avon
Feb. 20, 1943 - Jan. 15, 2013
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 22, at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in St. Wendel for Cletus A. Opatz, 69, of Avon, who died suddenly at his home on January 15, 2013. The Reverend Gregory Mastey will officiate. Inurnment with Military Honors will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Monday and from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM on Tuesday both at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in St. Wendel. Parish prayers will be at 5:30 PM on Monday at the church in St. Wendel.
Cletus was born in St. Cloud on February 20, 1943, to Anthony and Erma May (Wolney) Opatz. Cletus was raised on and eventually operated the family farm in St. Wendel. He was a member of the Carpenters Union for over 30 years, retiring in 2003. After retirement he was employed by Auto Value of St. Cloud. He married Mary Jo Eveslage on November 28, 1970 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud. His passion for friends, family and animals were his greatest strengths. He enjoyed hunting in Northern Minnesota, socializing with family and friends, and spending time with his dog Jack. He will be missed by his family and friends and will never be forgotten. Our sorrow is deep and our hearts are broken. You will forever be in our thoughts and prayers.
Cletus is survived by: wife Mary Jo; children Tony (Codi), Jennifer (Brent) Myers, Tom (Ashley Tamm); grandchildren William and Samuel Myers; sisters Marlys Brinkmann, and Dava Dene Schleper.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Our deepest sympathy. Cleet cleet was an awesome guy! God only takes the best!
Ray Pilarski
January 21, 2013
January 21, 2013
MaryJo & Jennifer:
I am really sorry to hear about what had happened to Cletus. Me and my Mom will remember you in our prayers. Please feel free to call if you need anyone to talk to, we will always be here for you. Hope to see you soon!!
Renee Kremers & Edna Kremers
January 21, 2013
MaryJo and family sorry to hear about Cletus.He will be greatly missed.Sorry I can't be there but I give you my sympathy.
Lisa Yurczyk
January 21, 2013
Jen, I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I have such fond memories of Cletus. The things that stick with me most are his sense of humor, his kind and gentle nature and his love of his family. My heart goes out to you all.
Jennifer Olson
January 21, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I often saw Cletus driving around town in his Auto Value car. He will be missed by many. St. Wendel lost a good man.
Nita Baron
January 19, 2013
Mary Jo and family, we want to say how sad to hear of the passing of Cletus, What s shock , he will be missed and yes he could always make you laugh. God loves you all and so do we. Ernie and Bernie Skwira. Sorry we can't be with you.
January 19, 2013
Dear Mary Jo and family, We were on our way to Florida to spend the winter when we learned of Cletus passing. We extend our sympathy to you and your family
Darlene and Roger Klein
January 19, 2013
So sorry for your loss. You guys have been in my thoughts and prayers!
peggy
January 18, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Cletus could always make a person smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ron & Judy Jonas
January 18, 2013
My thoughts prayers and my heart go out to each and everyone of you! Growing up in St.Wendel made us all close and a family! He always would say Hello to me call me by my real name Charlene and ALWAYS asked about my dad David. He even knew my birht date!!!! Cletus was Cletus and will always be remembered! Prayers and thoughts go out to you all!!!!!
Char Warga (Huls)
January 18, 2013
Jennifer, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of each other in your time of sorrow. I love you.
Aunt Vivian
January 18, 2013
My heartfelt prayers go out to you Dava Dene and to Cletus family. Always cherish the memories of the loved ones you lose. My deepest sympathy.
Erma Klein
January 18, 2013
Thoughts and prayers are with you all. He could always put a smile on someones face...
Amy Lashinski
January 18, 2013
MaryJo,Tony,Jenny & Tommy
our thoughts and prayers are with you.
KellyJo schwinghammer tempesta
January 18, 2013
Jennifer,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am speechless. Please know that I always here for you.
-Shannon
shannon heck
January 18, 2013
Please accept our heart felt sympathies for your loss, Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Richard Petterson Family
Richard & Martha Petterson
January 18, 2013
My heart and prayers go out to all of you at this most difficult time!
Judy Rossel (Opatz)
January 18, 2013
Tom. My sympathy to you and your family. I know your family has been very important to you. Hopefully the memories of the time you spent together with your Dad will carry you through some tough times. Prayers to you and your family.
Joyce Aakre
January 18, 2013
Mary Jo and family,
I wish I was there to give you a big hug. Our prayers are with your family and the extended family. Jerome and I always enjoyed being around Cletus at family gatherings. Sincerely, Jerome & Judy Miller
Judy Miller
January 18, 2013
May God grant all of you much needed peace and unconditional love from those around you as these days pass by. My heart aches for all of you at this most difficult time. I have known the family my whole life and I pray with all the love and support that is being offered out to Mary Jo, Tony, Jennifer and Tommy(and their families)that they find the strength and ability to remember and cherish all the wonderful memories they have of the Husband, Father and Grandfather that Cletus was. May God Bless you all today and always. Love you all.
January 18, 2013
Mary Jo, Tony, Jennifer, Tom and your families--My thoughts are prayers are with you during this time.
Amy Mrosla
January 18, 2013
"God gave us memory so we could have Roses in December". Hoping that all of the good memories help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Marvin and Donita
January 18, 2013
I only have the fondest memories of Cletus ~ my heart aches for your family! May God provide you healing and peace.
Kelli Gauthier (Pollreis)
January 18, 2013
Mary Jo My condolences to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you in the time of sorrow.
Kathy Eveslage
January 18, 2013
MaryJo,Tony,Jennifer and Tom I am thinking about you all,you all were a second family to me. Love you.
Mary P.
January 18, 2013
Our prayers will be with you.
Eric, Sue and Alyssa Tix
January 18, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Mary Jo, Tony, Jennifer,Tom and families. We are thinking of you and praying for strength to help you through this most difficult time.
Love,Jan & Doc
Amy & Eric
Becca & Brian
Jan Schleicher
January 18, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
jeannie scheil
January 17, 2013
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