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Clarence Joseph “C. J.” Persak
5 Dec 1923 – 17 Feb 2013
| Birth | 5 Dec 1923 |
| Death | 17 Feb 2013 |
| Cemetery | Elmwood Cemetery Saint Paul , Howard County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | Kathy Burgess Burr on 15 Oct 2019 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105387023 |
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Clarence J. Persak, 89, of St. Paul, NE., died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul, NE. Clarence was born on Dec. 5, 1923, near Farwell, the son of Joe and Agnes (Cours) Persak. He was united in marriage to Al-Marie Jonak on August 12, 1947, at Paplin. He is survived by his wife, Al-Marie of St. Paul; daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy "Nic" and Chuck Beck of St. Paul and Deborah "Percy" and Al Barrier of Hallsville, MO.; grandchildren, Mitch and Kelly Smith of Ft. Lupton, CO, Casey and Abbi Smith of Plattsmouth, Dustin and Emily Smith of Grand Island, Darl and Sarah Beck of Tekamah, Sheila Smith of Storm Lake, IA and Courtland King of Hallsville, MO; and 8 great-grandchildren, Ashlynn, Jaden, Charlie, Ben, Brock, Kobi, Quincy and Elliot. At the age of 2 years old, Clarence moved with his family to the Midway area, west of St. Paul, where he received his education in rural schools and graduated from St. Paul High School in 1942. Clarence served in the U.S. Army from May 19, 1945 until Dec. 23, 1945. Upon his discharge he returned to the farm. Clarence and Al-Marie farmed in the Midway area their entire married life. Having been married for over 65 years. Music was a very big part of Clarence's life. Known to many as "Bubbles" or "C.J." he had played in several area bands, including the Six Fat Dutchmen, Country Troubadours and Bohemian Aces, in which he either played the drums or trumpet. Clarence was a very active member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and was in charge of BINGO for many years and worked with Al-Marie as funeral dinner chairman. He was also a member of Knights of Columbus Council 1918 of St. Paul and Carl Mogensen American Legion Post 119 of which he had served on the board of directors. Clarence greatest love was music, but he also enjoyed his computer, emailing and Facebook. He loved the land, his farm and pets and raising Black Angus cattle. He also enjoyed riding his ATV 4-wheeler every day, reading Scriptures, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He always assisted Al-Marie in the making of her famous rag rugs. Clarence was a ornery guy, always teasing and joking, that will be missed greatly by all who knew him. Clarence was preceded in death by: parents and grandson, Landon Thomas King. Inurnment was in Elmwood Cemetery, St. Paul, NE.
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