Clarence Tolsma's Obituary
CLARENCE H. TOLSMA
WAUPACA, WISCONSIN Age 82, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at Crystal River Nursing Home in Waupaca. He was born September 23, 1925 in Fox Lake, WI; son of John and Augusta (Bauer) Tolsma. On March 31, 1978, Clarence married Alvina Luker in Saxeville, WI. Clarence had been a commercial farmer for Frito-Lay before retiring in the early 1990’s. He then went to work at Turner’s Farm Market in Waupaca for 13 years. Clarence is survived by:
Wife: Alvina Tolsma of Waupaca, WI
Children: Denise (James) Ratajczak of Stevens Point, WI
Charleen (Larry) Abrahamson of Waupaca, WI
Melanie (James) Lobner of Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Randal Tolsma of Weyauwega, WI
Edwin (Debbie) Christianson of Ogdensburg, WI
Sharon (Kurt) Goltz of Superior, WI
David Christianson of Arkansas
Larry Christianson of Oshkosh, WI
Steven Christianson of Oshkosh, WI
15 Grandchildren
18 Great-Grandchildren
Sister: Lorraine (Cyril) Walentine of Fox Lake, WI
Brothers: Gerald (Marvel) Tolsma of Fox Lake, WI
Merlin (Shirley) Tolsma of Fox Lake, WI
Sister-in-law: Marion Tolsma of Fox Lake, WI
Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Arnold Tolsma. A Funeral Service will be on Monday, September 15, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waupaca, WI. Reverend Jeffrey Holtan and Reverend Aaron Winkelman will officiate. A visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at the church on Monday. Burial will be at Barton Cemetery in the Town of Farmington following the services on Monday. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements. HOLLY FUNERAL HOME
526 S. Main Street
Waupaca, WI 54981
www.hollyfuneralhome.com
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