Clarence William Bruemmer
January 31, 1921 ~ March 14, 2014
Clarence William Bruemmer, 93, of Jefferson City, died Friday, March 14, 2014, at Adams Street Place.
He was born on January 31, 1921, in Cole County, the son of the late Anton Bernard and Helen Marie (Schnieders) Bruemmer.
Clarence was a 1939 graduate of St. Peter High School.
Following high school, Clarence joined the United States Army with the 86th Division and served during World War II in Europe and the Philippines.
After his honorable discharge from the military, Clarence married Mildred Rose Rackers on September 1, 1947, in Wardsville who preceded him in death on June 5, 1986. Clarence later married Lorraine Elizabeth Bernskoetter Eveler on May 23, 1987, in Jefferson City who still survives.
Clarence worked for Jefferson City Distributors as a mechanic, estimator, and sales representative until his retirement in 1995.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Holy Name Society where he was a past president, and was a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1054.
In addition to his wife Lorraine, he is survived by seven children, Barbara Bruemmer, Jefferson City; Sue (Ted) Sullivan, Kansas City; Mary Beth (Michael) Hoey, Jefferson City; Roberta (Dennis) Licklider, Holts Summit; Janel (Bob) Luck, Jefferson City; Robert (Debbie) Eveler, Jefferson City; Kevin (Renee) Eveler, Centertown; a daughter-in-law, Debbi Bruemmer, Moberly; 21 grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Marie Bruns, Jefferson City.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mildred; two sons, Michael Bruemmer and Douglas Allan Eveler; and a grandson, Ben Sullivan.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. David D. Cox officiating.
Entombment with military honors will be in Resurrection Mausoleum.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to Ben Sullivan Memorial Fund, 1055 Broadway, Suite 130, Kansas City, Mo 64105; Carmelite Monastery, 31970 State Highway P, Clyde, Mo 64432; or to the Clarence W. Bruemmer Memorial Fund at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1206 East McCarty Street, Jefferson City, Mo 65101.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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May the passing of Mr. Bruemmer not be viewed in sadness or sorrow but honored for its exemplary example to all of a long life well lived. As a fellow veteran I salute you for your service to this country in its time of need. My condolences to the extended family of Mr. Bruemmer and while the patriarch of the family is gone my he continue to be an influence in your daily lives.
Well said Frank! To the family of Clarence: I am very sorry for your loss; however, I thank God that he blessed you with Clarence for an unusually long life.
Lorraine and family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find peace in the thought that Clarence is now with your sons and grandson and you have three of the best guardian angels looking out for you and
your family. Although I only met Clarence once( but talked to him on the phone many times) he was such a nice and easy going person and will be missed by many! Prayers coming your way!!
Lorraine and family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find peace in the thought that Clarence is now with your sons and grandson and you have three of the best guardian angels looking out for you and
your family. Although I only met Clarence once( but talked to him on the phone many times) he was such a nice and easy going person and will be missed by many! Prayers coming your way!!
Janel, Barb, Mary Beth, Bert and Sue…. So sorry to hear of your loss on your dad.. we both were very lucky to have our parents for a looong time but still it is never easy to give them up…Do take care…Jsnel hope to see you at our class reunion this summer!! 🙂
To Barb and the family of Clarence. My sincere condolences. Your Dad was always so friendly and always had time for conversation. He was a link to my Dear Departed Dad and Mom. May we look forward to joining them all in eternal life. God bless you all in your loss.
I am so sorry for you loss.
Barb,We are so sorry about the loss of your father. You were lucky to have him for so long but that doesn’t make it easier. Our sympathy to you and the rest of the family. See you before long.