Anderson, Clarence R.

Clarence “Buzz” R. Anderson, Sr., age 83, of the Town of Larrabee, Waupaca County, passed away Sunday evening, July 25, 2010, at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. Clarence was born on July 21, 1927, in the Town of Matteson, Waupaca County, as the son of the late Lester and Lizzy (Wedde) Anderson. He grew up in the Clintonville area and later served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. On November 13, 1954 Clarence was united in marriage to Mavis Breed at the Zion Lutheran Church in Embarrass. The couple were current members at the St. Martin Lutheran Church in Clintonville where Clarence was also a member of the VFW Post #664. Clarence was a mason by trade and was employed for a number of years for Torborg’s Clintonville Lumber and later was self-employed for many years retiring in 1989. Clarence was a sports fan and an outdoorsman. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, trapping, and cutting firewood. He also enjoyed a good puzzle and liked watching the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers games. Survivors include his Wife: Mavis. 2 Daughters: Sandra (Tom) Sanders, Gresham, Sue (Tom) Windorski, Wausau. 2 Sons: Dan Anderson, Clintonville, Clarence (Sherri) Anderson, Jr., Land O’ Lakes. 9 Grandchildren & 8 Great-Grandchildren. 4 Sisters: Phyllis (Jim) Kettenhoven, Clintonville; Dorothy Laux, Clintonville; Barb (Art) Plaster, Tigerton; and Shirley (Terry) Wolf, Clintonville. 2 Brothers: Victor (Bernice) Anderson, Clintonville & Jerry (Rose) Anderson, Land O’ Lakes. Also many other relatives and friends. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, a granddaughter, Tanya Ritchie, a great-granddaughter, Autumn Alsteen, 2 brothers; Leonard & Richard, and 2 sisters; Laverne Stueck & June Bricco. Funeral services will be held Thursday July 29, 2010 at 11 AM at the St. Martin Lutheran Church in Clintonville with the Rev. Christian Burg officiating. Interment will follow in the Graceland Cemetery also in Clintonville with Military Honors being conducted by members of the VFW Post #664 and American Legion Post #63 of Clintonville. Friends may call at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory in Clintonville from 5 -8 PM Wednesday and at the church on Thursday from 10 AM until the time of the services. Condolences may be sent online at www.eberhardtstevenson.com.