Died Wednesday May 27, 2020 at Dunklau Gardens
Clarence was born September 14, 1928 on Muddy Creek Mountain near Alderson, West Virginia. Clarence attended Alderson High School. He enlisted in the United States Air Force, January 1950. He had tours of duty at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, Ladd Air Force Base in Fairbanks, Alaska, and Westover Air Force Base in Massachusetts. He married Dolores Johnson on December 6, 1952 in the Chapel at Offutt. He was honorably discharged from the Air Force on January 24, 1960.
After his discharge the family moved to Fremont. While in Fremont Clarence worked construction and then joined the United States Postal Service. He retired from the Postal Service in October of 1984 after 30 years.
Clarence loved gardening and became a Master Gardener. After retirement he volunteered at the Low-Income Ministry. Clarence was an involved member of Calvary Baptist Church in Fremont and served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher for many years.
Survivors:
Son James (Nuria) Arbaugh of Fremont
Daughter Susan Dierberger of Lincoln
Grandchildren Sarah Dierberger, Elizabeth Dierberger, Jennifer Hecht, Stephanie Arbaugh
and Phoebe Arbaugh
Sister-in-law Venecia Arbaugh of Virginia
Clarence was preceded in death by his wife Dolores, parents Alex and Amanda Arbaugh, siblings Clara Belle Anderson, Lorene Huffman, Marion Arbaugh, Robert Arbaugh, Alex Arbaugh Jr. and Paul Arbaugh. He also was preceded by a son-in-law Steve Dierberger.
A controlled visitation will be Monday, June 1, 2020 from 3pm to 7pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. A private graveside will be held in Memorial Cemetery, a public service may be held at a later date.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(4)
Connie Plahn
Fremont, NE Friday, June 19, 2020 My sincere condolences to Clarence's children and grandchildren and his extended family! I will remember Clarence as a kind, caring man, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Dolores was my second cousin and her mother and my mother were best friends. I believe that Clarence and Dolores are together again in their eternal home. Love, Connie and Rick PlahnRon and Dorothy Clayton
Fremont, NE Saturday, May 30, 2020 Clarence will be greatly missed. Great neighbor always a wave and smile when we went by! Ron loved teasing Clarence about his garden because Ron was a produce manager and Clarence was his competition! Deepest sympathy to you and your family!Don M Dickmeyer
OMAHA, NE Thursday, May 28, 2020 Abraugh family, I worked as a carrier with Clancy until he retired. He was always a fun guy to be around. My condolances to all of you. Don (Tricky Dick)Caryl Grorud
Wilton, CT Thursday, May 28, 2020 I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My parents (Max and Marge Christensen) were good friends and neighbors with Clarence and Delores. May the love of God bring you peace.