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Clarence Stang Obituary

Clarence J. "Butch" Stang, Jr.

St. Cloud

May 21, 1945 - April 1, 2013

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 5, 2013 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Clarence J. "Butch" Stang, Jr., age 67 of St. Cloud who passed away on Monday, April 1, 2013 at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale. Reverend Thomas Knoblach will officiate. Inurnment with military honors will take place at Assumption Cemetery, St. Cloud.

Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and after 9:30 a.m. on Friday at the church. Parish prayers will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home in St. Cloud.

Butch was born on May 21, 1945 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Clarence and Mathilda (Kraemer) Stang, Sr. He married Cheryl Pikus on August 31, 1965 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell. Butch served his country in the U.S. Army as a Paratrooper serving in Germany during the Vietnam War. He was employed by International Paper in Sartell for 38 years retiring as a Maintenance Supervisor in 2002. After retirement Butch drove school bus for St. Cloud School District #742. He was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, Knights of Columbus Council #12098 and St. Cloud Eagle Aerie #622.

Butch is survived by his wife, Cheryl; sons, Shawn (Sue) of St. Cloud and Scott, Sr. (Mariel) of Glenwood; eight grandchildren, Cassondra "Cassy" Preusser, Brian Preusser, Hope Koscielniak, Johnathan Stang, Ashley Stang, Joshua Stang, Trevor Stang, and Scott Stang, Jr.; brothers and sisters, Beverly (Floyd) Lehnen of St. Cloud, Robert (Jane) of St. Cloud, Jerry (Marti) of Clear Lake, Howard (Sue) of St. Cloud, Ken (Marlene Walz) of Sartell, and Jeanette (Ron) Greener of St. Cloud.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter, Candace Jacobson on January 11, 2010.

Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.

Published by St. Cloud Times on Apr. 3, 2013.
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Can’t believe it’s been 7 years? Truly a gem of a man!

Troy Gratke

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March 28, 2021

So sorry to learn of Butch's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Jo Stang Oehrlein

April 16, 2013

Sorry I didn't make it to the service. I will always remember Butch as my dad's friend at work. Butch always treated us with respect as kids and adults. He was a gem and will surely be missed. Cheryl, Shaun and Scott, our condolences are with you.
I know this is late but I hope you read it. I will always know you guys as "our friends from St. Cloud".

Troy and Lorie Gratke and family

April 13, 2013

Cheryl and family..so sad to hear the sad news. such a wonderful and caring man taken from us too soon. you are in my thoughts and prayers.

audrey hiltner/schroeder

April 9, 2013

To The Family of Butch Stang, We here at Mission Beach are very sad at his passing. We had many enjoyable visits with him and his family. God Bless Them all. Ron & Lois Tow & Family

April 8, 2013

So sorry to hear of Cousin "Butch's" passing away. Cheryl, family and Butch's sister's and brothers..so very hard for all of you at this time.. my thoughts and prayers with you at this difficult time..

Linda Stang Olson

April 5, 2013

Shawn and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss I loved Butch as if he was my own father,I hope day by day all the great memories can keep your spirits up.

Tonia,Dylan, and Carter

April 4, 2013

BUTCH and Family, Not a day goes by I don't think of you and the good times at the mill and the friendly waves in passing in our buses. See a later THE BIRD and family

ron birdsell

April 4, 2013

BUTCH and Family, Never a day goes by I don't think of you and the many years of working together at the mill and the friendly waves when passing each other on the roads with our buses. See ya later THE BIRD and family

ron birdsell

April 4, 2013

I love you and miss you Grandpa! you will never be forgotten i miss you everyday and wish you were here still.

Ashley Stang

April 3, 2013

one amazing kind man, made me feel welcome to his family and will miss him

Jake Jacobson

April 3, 2013

Our thought and prayers go out to the entire family. I worked for Butch for many years at International Paper, he was the best boss I ever had. Some of my best story include Butch. God Bless

Lori & Allen Schlien

April 3, 2013

im so sorry to hear of the passing of butch.. he was a great man..he was to young to go.. my prayers and thoughts go out to you..

stacy ludwig (mckenzie)

April 3, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of Butch passing away. He was such a good guy,I enjoyed working with Butch for many years, He will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Steve/Rose Johnson

April 3, 2013

Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Gary & Becky Court

April 3, 2013

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