Clarence VAN BRUAENE

27 OCT 1927 - 15 NOV 2012

• BIRTH: 27 OCT 1927, Mishawaka, IN
• DEATH: 15 NOV 2012, South Bend, IN

• MARRIAGE: 23 SEP 1950, St Joseph County IN

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[N12214] Birth: Oct. 27, 1927
Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
Death: Nov. 15, 2012
South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA

Clarence Van Bruaene
Oct. 27, 1927 - Nov. 15, 2012
MISHAWAKA - Clarence Van Bruaene, 85, passed away on Thursday, November 15, in the West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, South Bend. Clarence was born on Oct. 27, 1927, in Mishawaka, to Camiel and Serena (Coppens) Van Bruaene. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Mark Van Bruaene; a son-in-law, Jeff Featherstone; a grandson, Todd Van Bruaene; and 2 brothers, George and Laurence.
On September 23, 1950, he married the former Mary Sherbun. Surviving are his loving wife, Mary; daughters, Cathy Featherstone of Osceola and Lisa (Joe) Presits of Mishawaka; a son, Dennis (Debbie) Van Bruaene of Mishawaka; grandchildren, Mary and Tammy Heim, Serena (Rich) Ford, Erika Presits and Angie (Edgardo) DeLaCruz, Jeff Heim, Josh (Angie) Presits, Jason (Becky) Russ and Tim (Crystal) Van Bruaene; many great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Clarence worked for Van's Trucking, owned Van's Place in Mishawaka, and worked for Dodge Reliance and Fashion Cleaners. He was an avid Notre Dame fan, Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan. He was a 1945 graduate of Mishawaka High School and a veteran of the United States Army. He served his country proudly during World War II. Clarence was a member of the BK Club and St. Bavo Catholic Church in Mishawaka. Visitation will be on Monday, November 19, from 4 to 8 p.m. in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, November 20, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Bavo Catholic Church, with Rev. Barry England officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Mishawaka. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association , 50 E. 91st St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46209-4830. The family would like to give a Special Thank You to the nurses and staff at West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, South Bend. To leave the family an online condolence or to share memories with the family, please visit our website at www.hahnfuneralhomes.com. Do not ask me to remember, Don't try to make me understand, Let me rest and know you're with me. Kiss my cheek and hold my hand. I'm confused beyond your concept. I am sad and sick and lost, All I know is that I need you to be with me at all cost. Do not lose your patience with me. Do not scold or curse or cry. I can't help the way I'm acting, Can't be different 'though I try. Just remember that I need you. That the best of me is gone. Please don't fail to stand beside me. Love me 'til my life is done. .... Author unknown.
Published in South Bend Tribune on November 18, 2012

Burial: Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph County
Indiana, USA