Clarence J. "Duke" Jerabek, age 85, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday morning, November 9, 2010 at the family residence.
Clarence was born on July 12, 1925 at Grimms, Manitowoc County. He was the son of the late Frank and Christina Moesler Jerabek. Clarence attended Washington High School in Two Rivers. In July 1943 he entered the United States Navy serving overseas during World War II. He served in the Armed Corps/Rigg and stationed on the SS John Steele and the SS Cape Race. After his honorable discharge on December 1, 1946 Clarence returned to the Two Rivers and Manitowoc area and became employed with Schwartz Manufacturing for 44 years retiring in 1987. On December 1, 1951 he married Kathryn Gill at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Clarence is a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #710, member and past President of the Board of Directors of Roncalli High School. In past years Clarence was very active with various softball and dart ball leagues in the area. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in sporting events. Clarence took pride in his gardening and landscaping.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years: Kathryn; one son: Mark Jerabek, Manitowoc; one daughter: Mary Wolff, Green Bay, WI; three grandchildren: Eric, Ryan and Kathryn; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Frank and Christina Jerabek; half brother: Roy Lamach; son-in-law: Green Bay fireman Lt. Arnie Wolff who died in the line of duty on August 13, 2006.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 pm Noon on Friday, November 12, 2010 at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo. The Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated by Rev. Daniel Veirtel and Rev. Gerald Foley. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo on Friday from 10:00 am until the time of funeral services at 12:00 pm Noon.
We will remember everything you have done until we meet again.
Mom, Mary, Mark, Eric, Ryan and Kathryn