Clarence H. Arbaugh, age 91, of Fremont
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
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