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Clarence J. "Buddy" Koschnick

1937 - 2019

BORN

1937

DIED

2019

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Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory

39 E High Street

Mooresville, Indiana

Clarence Koschnick Obituary

Clarence J. "Buddy" Koschnick

Indianapolis - Clarence J. "Buddy" Koschnick, 81, Morgantown, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully February 7, 2019. Buddy was born March 13, 1937, in Indianapolis, to the late Clarence J. and Bernice (Thorsen) Koschnick. He married Elizabeth Claypool on September 1, 1962, and she survives.

Buddy graduated from Cathedral High School, attended Xavier University, and proudly served in the United States Navy. Along with his family, he was a co-owner of Koschnick & Company for more than 30 years, retiring in 2010. A devout Catholic, Buddy was a member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church and a former member of St. Luke Catholic Church. A longtime friend of Bill W., Buddy was always interested in helping others through the program. He was an accomplished woodworker and artisan. Buddy will be fondly remembered by his loving and devoted family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Robert A. Koschnick, Richard T. Koschnick, and Virginia K. Tuohy.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Elizabeth; children, Chuck (Julie) Koschnick of Richmond, Mary Catherine (Scott) Brown of Indianapolis, Mary Beth (Chris) Branson of Mooresville, Chris (Emily) Koschnick of Indianapolis, and Mary Clare Koschnick of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Katie Koschnick, Shelby Brown, Simon Brown, Lizzie Koschnick, Benjamin Branson, Buddy Branson, and Grady Koschnick.

Visitation will be on Sunday, February 10, 2019, 2 to 5 p.m., at Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 39 E. High St., Mooresville. Msgr. William F. Stumpf will celebrate Buddy's Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, February 11, 2019, 2 p.m., in St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, Martinsville. Burial will follow in the St. Martin of Tours Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Right to Life Indianapolis or to St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Indianapolis Star on Feb. 9, 2019.

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February 26, 2019

Mrs. Koschnick, my sympathies to you and your family. I knew you as Miss Claypool - you were my fifth grade teacher at Our Lady of Lourdes. We were all devastated when you left to get married. I saw the obituary in the Criterion that you were blessed with children and grandchildren. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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February 11, 2019

You and your family have my deepest sympathy in your huge loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with each of you. May Christ and Mary hold each of you close during this most difficult time. Our parents were daily communicants at IHM, and church friends. You were always so beautiful, I always looked up to you at IHM.

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Terry Moore

February 11, 2019

I want to sincerely extend my condolences to the entire Koschnick family during your time of sorrow and loss. I worked at Koschnick's with Buddy and Dick and they were great employers. I greatly appreciate the opportunity they gave me, allowing me to work with them. Buddy was a great guy with a big heart. May God be with the Koschnick family and comfort them during this time of grief.

Mary Warner

February 11, 2019

So sorry to hear about Buddy's passing. He was a great friend to me and such a help during a most difficult time in my life. Keeping Liz and the rest of the family in my prayers.

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February 11, 2019

So sorry to hear of the passing of one of our favorite people. We all came to know Buddy simply as Mr.K and everyone always looked forward to seeing him. We had some great conversations and many good laughs over the years with our dear friend and he will be greatly missed. Our sincerest sympathies and prayers for comfort during this time.

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John Walker

February 10, 2019

I just heard about Buddy's passing this morning after church from a friend. I am very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Buddy very much. I will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Carolyn Schaefer and Jack Gray

February 9, 2019

Please accept our sympathy and aloha due to the death of your Buddy. After so many years, may he Rest In Peace.

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February 9, 2019

Sorry to hear of Buddy's passing, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to his family. Jeremiah 29:11, 12 assures us God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope, and that if we come and pray to Him, He will listen to us. In the days to come may you find comfort in that hope.

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2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory

39 E High Street, Mooresville, IN 46158

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St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church

Martinsville, IN

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