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Clare LONGSDORF Obituary

Age 87, a longtime Humboldt High School educator, passed away Jan 23, 2017. Survived by his loving wife, Mary; children: Judi (Tom) Vachuska, Norman (Jenny) Longsdorf, Paul (Carol) Longsdorf, 13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and siblings Betty Young and Jack Longsdorf. Service of Remembrance 12 PM Friday 1/27/17 at Christ United Methodist Church 2500 Hudson Place Maplewood, MN with visitation beginning at 10 AM at the church. Memorials to St. Paul Retired Teacher's Scholarship Fund. Clare will be greatly missed by all. He's was a man of honor and dignity. His selfless giving spirit is one to be greatly appreciated and admired. WULFF 651-776-1555 www.WulffFuneralHome.com


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Published by Pioneer Press from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2017.

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Kathleen Hummel Nelson

February 5, 2017

I am sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. May Jesus heal your hurting heart. (I used to teach with you at Frost Lake.)

Pat and George Toschak

January 31, 2017

Dear Mary,
We continue to hold you and your family in prayer as you grieve the loss of this wonderful husband father and grandfather who touched so many lives. May God's gave guide you and strength you all.
Live in Love

Therese L

January 27, 2017

Mr. Longsdorf was a very kind and thoughtful man. May he rest in peace. My condolences to the family.

James Brengman

January 27, 2017

"That's your prerogative" Was one Mr. Longsdorfs' famous comeback lines to his "sometimes problem" students. I have a couple fond memories from his math classes at Humboldt H.S. 1973 - 1975.
Though small in stature, he could handle his own having been a Middleweight boxer in his youth. R.I.P. Clare.

Sheryl Buss

January 27, 2017

Mary and Family, my thoughts and prayers for you. I know what good and close friends you are with the Meier family. May your special memories and the care of friends bring you comfort and peace.

Stacy Dress Fairbanks

January 27, 2017

My deepest sympathies to the Longsdorf family. May your wonderful father rest in peace.

January 26, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29;11

Mark Pittelkow

January 26, 2017

Rest in peace Mr. Longsdorf. Thank you for all you did at Humboldt!

Mark Pittelkow- Class of 1980.

Rena Dehler

January 26, 2017

You were a great teacher, Mr. Longsdorf. Rest in Peace

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Justin McPhee

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Jennifer Leitner

January 26, 2017

It takes a special person to be a well liked and respected teacher. Condolences to his family.

Richard Aguilar

January 25, 2017

Clare was my Algebra teacher at Humboldt high school,class of 1961.I saw him at our 40th high school reunion and asked him how in the hell I passed Algebra...he answered with a little smile...barely ! God bless you Clare may you RIP !

Lyndy Zabel

January 25, 2017

Clare was a great man. I will never forget our trip to Chile. Rest, Clare, rest.

Paul Zafke

January 25, 2017

remember him as a great teacher and always making sure you would understand the problems he put in front of you. Many things once taught by this man, has carried a lot of students though life. He will be missed! God Bless you Mr. Longsdorf! My condolences to the family.

Dave Munoz

January 25, 2017

A great teacher...he helped me learn and love geometry....rest in peace Mr. Longsdorf...Dave Munoz..Class of 1968

Dave Munoz

January 25, 2017

A great teacher...he helped me learn and love geometry.....rest in peace Mr. Longsdorf.....Dave Munoz - Class of 1968

Mary Hayes

January 25, 2017

He was one of the best teacher.

Class 1986

Maggie Nielsen (Marsollek)

January 25, 2017

A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, and touches a heart. ~Unknown

May you rest in peace Mr. Longsdorf.

Tom King

January 25, 2017

Clare was a great educator....committed to helping kids and other teachers to make learning and teaching better for all.

It was a privilege to have known him these many years. RIP.

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Kim Medina-Hottinger

January 25, 2017

Condolences to the family. Mr. Longsdorf will always be remembered as a teacher, student council advisor to Humboldt High School-forever an Humboldt Indian. Thank you for being a great advisor.

Chuck Repke

January 25, 2017

Clare was a wonderful man... I had the pleasure of being a student of his at Humboldt (class of 1972) of having him as an adviser when I was the Student Council President and then almost 30 years later getting to know him at Epworth UMC when I was working for D2 and he was donating his time and service to Epworth. He was an honest, thoughtful, caring person. He will be missed by many.

Lou Alvarado

January 25, 2017

Clare, was such a great guy at Humboldt. He gave me an opportunity to work in the bookstore my Jr year, lots of kids learned new responsibilities there, thanks to him. Very few students were honored to call him by his first name. You knew he believed in you if you were one of them calling him Clare. RIP Clare, You made a difference.
Class of 81

Sue Bannie

January 25, 2017

I remember Mr. Longsdorf. He was always there!! RIP. Class of 1980.

January 25, 2017

Mr.Longsdorf was a steady and constant presence during my years at Humboldt. I have fond memories of him. Sincere sympathies.
Josie Richie O'Connor

Mary Foster

January 25, 2017

I am thankful I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Longsdorf during my time at Humboldt. My deepest condolences to his family.
Mary Foster
Class of 1982

Mike Taylor

January 25, 2017

Mr longsdorf was a really good guy. Remember some really good conversations with him. I never had him for a teacher but he really was a good listener if you needed someone to talk to. Rest in peace.

Janet VanZyl-Foster

January 25, 2017

Rest peacefully Mr. Longsdorf. My condolences to his family and friends. He was a classy guy.

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