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Clarence August Arens

Birth	:	14 Nov 1922 Crofton, Knox County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	27 May 2001 Yankton, Yankton County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Rideau Ferry Cemetery, Rideau Ferry, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate	:	44.8568700, -76.1634000
Description	:	CROFTON--Clarence A. Arens, 78, Crofton, died May 27, 2001, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, S.D. Visitation was May 31 at Wintz Funeral Home, Crofton. Mass of Christian Burial was June 1 at St. Rose of Lima, Crofton, with Rev. Bob English officiating. Burial was held in St. Rose of Lima Cemetery, Crofton. Pallbearers were grandsons, Cory Zimmerman, Nathan Jocobus, Joel Schaeffer, Christopher Arens, Jay Jacobus and Stacey Hochstein. Honorary pallbearers were Courtney Hochstein, Wendy Zimmerman, Kelly Arens, Jessica Schaeffer, Julia Schaeffer, Tami Becker, Candace Arens, Michaela Zimmerman, Roman and Rosella Kramer, Lavern and Lucille... Read More	CROFTON--Clarence A. Arens, 78, Crofton, died May 27, 2001, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, S.D. Visitation was May 31 at Wintz Funeral Home, Crofton. Mass of Christian Burial was June 1 at St. Rose of Lima, Crofton, with Rev. Bob English officiating. Burial was held in St. Rose of Lima Cemetery, Crofton. Pallbearers were grandsons, Cory Zimmerman, Nathan Jocobus, Joel Schaeffer, Christopher Arens, Jay Jacobus and Stacey Hochstein. Honorary pallbearers were Courtney Hochstein, Wendy Zimmerman, Kelly Arens, Jessica Schaeffer, Julia Schaeffer, Tami Becker, Candace Arens, Michaela Zimmerman, Roman and Rosella Kramer, Lavern and Lucille Kauth, Louise Wilkens, Melvin Hennings, Ralph and Lillian Heger, Frances and Frieda Schulte, Ken and LaVerne Sassen, Mac and Kay Reifenrath. Clarence was born Nov. 14, 1922 to John and Caroline (Luft) Arens in Crofton. He married Arlene Meyer Aug. 23, 1948, in Crofton. Clarence grew up and lived in the Crofton area all of his life. He attended District 95 Country School and St. Rose Parochial School, Crofton. He farmed with his father until 1950. when Clarence and Arlene moved to a farm northwest of Crofton. In 1951, they moved to a farm southwest of Crofton, where they lived for 20 years. Clarence was awared "The Most Progressive Farmer of the Year" in 1961 by the Knox County Seed Conservation District. He also built up a find herd of Angus cattle of which he was very proud. Clarence also did custom work, besides his farming and carpentry work in his spare time. During the drought years of the 50s, Clarence worked as a carpenter at the Power House on Gavina Point Dam and on other projects on Gavina Point and Fort Randall Dams. Clarence and Arlene had a farm sale in 1971. Following this, Clarence started his own business, Arens Construction. His first project was their new home, a half mile west of Crofton, moving into it in April 1973. Clarence loved his work and was proud of the many homes he built and building projects he was involved with in this community. He served on the Dolphin Township Board and the St. Rose Building Committee. He retired from the construction business in 1996. He enjoyed playing cards, golfing and traveling. His fondest times were times spent with his family. He was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Crofton, and a charter member of the Crofton Lakeview Golf Course. Survivors include his wife, Arlene Arens, Crofton; four daughters and their husbands, Deanna and Charles Schaeffer, Camarillo, Calif.; Renee and Keith Zimmerman, Crofton; Crystal and Dale Becker, Mesa, Ariz.; Robin and Jim Jacobus, Lincoln; one son and his wife, David and Lorna Arens, Crofton; 12 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; five brothers and their spouses, Harold and Margaret Arens, Crofton; Gerald Arens, Crofton; Ray and Norma Arens, Bloomfield; Irvin and Barb Arens, Randolph; Alvin and Sharron Arens, Norfolk; three sisters and spouses, Leona Thunker, Crofton; Viola and Norbert Reifenrath, Crofton and Eleanor and Sam Nelson, St. Helena. He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother, Lawrence Arens; one sister, Cecilia Reifenrath; two great-grandchildren, Matt and Katie Hochstein.

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Clarence August Arens's memorial is located at: Rideau Ferry Cemetery, Rideau Ferry, Lanark County, Canada.
When did Clarence August Arens death?
Clarence August Arens death on 27 May 2001 in Yankton, Yankton County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 44.8568700
Longitude: -76.1634000

Family Members:

Parent

John William Arens

(1893 - 1991)

Caroline Marie “Lena” Luft Arens

(1893 - 1970)

Spouse

Arlene Catherine Meyer Arens

(1926 - 2014)

Siblings

Benjamin Arens

(1917 - 1917)

Cecelia Mary Arens Reifenrath

(1918 - 1979)

Leona Loretta Arens Thunker

(1920 - 2010)

(1921 - 2007)

(1922 - 1998)

(1926 - 2017)

(1927 - 2010)

(1927 - 2016)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rideau Ferry Cemetery
Rideau Ferry, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8568700, -76.1634000

2. Millar Brooke Farm Cemetery
Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8791300, -76.1973330

3. Saint James Anglican Cemetery
Port Elmsley, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8917210, -76.1153860

4. Lombardy Methodist Cemetery
Lombardy, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8205630, -76.0932530

5. Blessed Sacrament Cemetery
Lombardy, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8232500, -76.0866200

6. Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery
Lombardy, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8227720, -76.0861150

7. Lumbar Family Cemetery
Lombardy, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8220550, -76.0860940

8. Saint Paul's United Church Cemetery
Perth, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8963120, -76.2363810

9. Saint John's Parish Cemetery
Perth, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.9055700, -76.2316700

10. Old Burying Ground
Perth, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8990040, -76.2405260

11. Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church
Perth, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8952293, -76.2466666

12. Campbell Cemetery
Perth, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.9241486, -76.1950183

13. Saint Bridget's Catholic Church Cemetery (Defunct)
Perth, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8998300, -76.2447800

14. Olde Burying Site
Bathurst, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8682970, -76.2904380

15. Elmwood Cemetery
Perth, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.9152500, -76.2622600

16. Hillcrest Cemetery
Smiths Falls, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.9093330, -76.0402590

17. Maple Vale Cemetery
South Elmsley, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8774300, -76.0152600

18. Saint John's Anglican Church Cemetery
Smiths Falls, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.9110110, -76.0260180

19. Scotch Line Cemetery
Scotch Line, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8397000, -76.3219100

20. Saint Bridget's Cemetery
Stanleyville, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8048900, -76.3153700

21. Saint Francis de Sales Cemetery
Numogate, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.9432300, -76.0354700

22. Forbes Cemetery
Motts Mills, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7961807, -76.0087891

23. McVean Cemetery
Numogate, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.9534830, -76.0461890

24. Saint Peter's Anglican Cemetery
Newboyne, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7324200, -76.1114600