Clement R. ANDREIS

16 NOV 1919 - 18 DEC 2007

• BIRTH: 16 NOV 1919, Hansbeke Belgium
• BURIAL: St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, IN
• DEATH: 18 DEC 2007, Mishawaka, IN

• MARRIAGE: 1 JUN 1946, St. Joseph County, IN

1.  Rita ANDREIS

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[N3896] Clement R. Andries
Nov. 16, 1919 - Dec.18, 2007
South Bend Tribune 12/19/2007

MISHAWAKA - Clement R. Andries, 88, of Mishawaka passed away in his home on Tuesday December 18. On November 16, 1919, in Hansbeke Belgium he was born as the son of Octaaf and Eliza (Van Ooteghem) Andries. He was preceded in death by his parents. Clement married Margaret H. Ardeel on June 1, 1946, and they enjoyed 61 wonderful years together. She survives, along with their daughter, Rita Lethert of Fairborn, OH. Also surviving is a granddaughter, Carolyn. He came to America from Belgium in 1922. Clement was a Veteran of the United States Army serving during WW II. He was a member of St. Bavo Catholic Church, the BK Club where he belonged to the Wednesday Afternoon Belgium Boller's and VFW Post 360. He worked at Uniroyal for 37 years, retiring in 1977. Clem was a kind, caring man. He was always willing to help others whenever needed. He was definitely "one of the good guys" in the world.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 20, from 3 to 7 p.m. with Wake Prayers at 6 p.m., in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 noon, on Friday, December 21, in St. Bavo Catholic Church, Mishawaka. Rev. Barry England will be officiating. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, where Military Rites will be by VFW Post 360-American Legion Post 161 Burial Squad. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Bavo Catholic Church, 511 W. 5th Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544.