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Scott E. Clemens
December 20, 1942-May 20, 2023
Scott E. Clemens, 80, of Valparaiso, IN formerly of Kewanee, IL passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023. He was born December 20, 1942 in Moline, IL to Marion E. & Marjorie J. (Mason) Clemens, graduated from Moline High School in 1960, received a B.A. from Milliken University in 1965, and his J.D. from Drake University School of Law in 1973. Scott practiced law in Henry County, Illinois for 45 years, as a partner of Brown & Clemens, and as Assistant Public Defender, retiring in 2018. As an active member of the Kewanee community, he had served as president of the Henry County Bar Association, leader of the Boy Scouts of America, Salvation Army Board of Directors and member of the Kiwanis, and Rotary Clubs. Everywhere he went he took on leadership roles that positively effected each organization involved.
On August 29, 1970, he married Katherine Stickles who survives along with their son, Matthew (Allison) Clemens of Valparaiso, and grandsons, Paxton & Archer Clemens. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A visitation will be held Thursday, May 25th from 1 - 3 pm, CDT, at Moeller Funeral Home, Valparaiso with memorial service beginning at 3:00 pm and burial to follow at Angelcrest Cemetery, Valparaiso. Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army.
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James and Robin Blucker
June 7, 2023
Kathy, Matt, and family...We were saddened to hear of Scott´s passing. We pray that the Holy Spirit will comfort you. There are so many fond memories we have, especially as related to Matt´s musical experiences in Kewanee. God bless you all.
Jim and Robin Blucker
Bruce Bogen
May 25, 2023
I knew Scott when I was doing business with the Boy Scouts back around 1990. He was always the best guy to know and to work with! Sorry to the family for your loss.
Dana McReynolds
May 24, 2023
My heartfelt sympathy to all the members of Scott´s family and particularly to his son. Your dad was a good, kind, hardworking public servant. He appeared almost daily in my Henry County Courtroom representing those who could not speak for themselves as a Public Defender. He was overworked as most Public Defenders are, but he was always prepared and on time despite his failing health the last few years that he practiced. We spoke often of our families and he expressed great pride in his son´s music accomplishments. His compassion for the law and the idea that every person, no matter how downtrodden or what they were accused of has a right to be vigorously and fairly represented and is presumed innocent. Scott lived that Lawyers Creed and did it well. He was a friend and a fine man.
Matthew Clemens
May 24, 2023
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