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Clarence “Clem” Coenen, 91, of De Pere, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Rennes Health and Rehabilitation Center in De Pere, WI.
He was born on February 11, 1934, son of the late Frank and Lena (Albers) Coenen. On October 20, 1956, he married Frances Lukowicz at St. Willebrord Catholic Church in Green Bay, WI.
Clem was a veteran in the US Army during the Korean War.
He was a graduate of West De Pere High School. Clem spent his entire working career at Fort Howard Paper Company and found time to coach his kids in Little League Baseball. Clem enjoyed fishing on Shawano Lake, smelt fishing in Algoma/Kewaunee and loved to watch the Brewers and Packers.
Clem is survived by his three sons Scott (Jan) Coenen of Franklin, WI, Bob (Jackie) Coenen of Green Bay, WI and Jeff (Kristin) Coenen of Superior, WI; five grandchildren Kyle (Danielle) Coenen, Jenna Coenen, Ryan (Jenna) Coenen, Brooke (Travis) Cheesebro and Megan Coenen; four great grandchildren Kennedy, Braxten, Theo and Cameron.
A private family service was held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Green Bay, WI.
Memorials would be appreciated to the charity of your choice in Clem’s name.
The family would like to thank the staff at Rennes Health and Rehabilitation Center for his medical care and Unity Hospice of De Pere for their exceptional care of Clem.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
860 N. Webster Avenue, De Pere, WI 54115
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