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Clarence Leth

Birth	:	12 Sep 1920 Howard County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	14 Sep 2013 Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Elmwood Cemetery, Saint Paul, Howard County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2002983, -98.4677963
Description	:	Clarence Leth, died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, at Brookefield Park, St. Paul, Nebraska. Clarence was born September 12, 1920. Clarence was born on Sept. 12, 1920, in rural St. Paul, Nebraska the son of Christen Marius "Chris" and Selma (Hansen) Jorgensen Leth. Clarence was united in marriage to Meta F. "Mamie" Helzer, on June 6, 1942, at Glendale, California. Clarence attended Howard County (NE.) rural school District No. 55 and graduated from St. Paul (NE.) High School in 1936. He then worked for area farmers and with harvesting crews that traveled around to surrounding states. In 1941, he moved to California and... Read More	Clarence Leth, died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, at Brookefield Park, St. Paul, Nebraska. Clarence was born September 12, 1920. Clarence was born on Sept. 12, 1920, in rural St. Paul, Nebraska the son of Christen Marius "Chris" and Selma (Hansen) Jorgensen Leth. Clarence was united in marriage to Meta F. "Mamie" Helzer, on June 6, 1942, at Glendale, California. Clarence attended Howard County (NE.) rural school District No. 55 and graduated from St. Paul (NE.) High School in 1936. He then worked for area farmers and with harvesting crews that traveled around to surrounding states. In 1941, he moved to California and went to work for Douglas Aircraft Corp. Clarence enlisted in the United States Navy of Oct. 7, 1942. During his military service he was stationed in Guadalcanal for 15 months. He was honorably discharged on Oct 19, 1945, at the conclusion of World War II. After the War, he and Mamie returned to St. Paul, Nebraska where he worked as a carpenter with his father. In 1949, the couple took over Knothe's Cafe and operated it as Leth's Cafe for four years. In 1954, they purchased McIntyre's IGA grocery store, changing the name to Leth's IGA, which they ran for 31 years until their retirement in 1985. Clarence was a charter member of Christ Lutheran Church of St. Paul, Nebraska. He was also a charter member of St. Paul (NE.) Country Club, a 60 year member of Carl Mogensen American Legion Post 119, St. Paul, Nebraska and a longtime member of the St. Paul (NE.) Volunteer Fire Department. Clarence was an avid hunter and fisherman for most of his life. He also loved golfing, gardening, growing roses and yard work. He also loved to build things in his workshop and was quite creative in the things he could do. He was a loving husband and loved to teach his boys various sports, rarely missing a game when they were growing up. He will be missed by all who knew him. Clarence was preceded in death by: parents; brother, Virgil Leth; sister, Georgia Mae Bauer; half brother, Aaron Leth; and half sisters, Lillian Courtney and Edna Dobish. Clarence is survived by: wife of 71 years, Meta F. "Mamie" Leth of St. Paul, Nebraska; sons, Douglas and Vicki Leth of Grand Terrace, California and Rance Leth of Canyon Lake, California; grandsons, Ross Leth and Truitt Leth and a host of family and friends. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery, St. Paul, Nebraska, with graveside military honors by Carl Mogensen American Legion Post 119, St. Paul, Nebraska.

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Clarence Leth's memorial is located at: Elmwood Cemetery, Saint Paul, Howard County, USA.
When did Clarence Leth death?
Clarence Leth death on 14 Sep 2013 in Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Clarence Leth's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2002983
Longitude: -98.4677963

Family Members:

Parent

Christen Marius Leth

(1884 - 1956)

Selma H Jorgensen Leth

(1891 - 1978)

Spouse

Meta L. “Mamie” Helzer Leth

(1922 - 2019)

Siblings

Dallas John Leth

(1913 - 1914)

Leonard Alvin Leth

(1916 - 1919)

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