William "Bill"

Clemens

William "Bill" Clemens age 91 died Tuesday, January 03, 2017 at Country Inn Enhanced Living Center, Paulding.

He was born January 13, 1925 in Paulding County the son of the late William J. and Katie L. (Devers) Clemens. On February 14, 1948 he married Margaret A. Tope who preceded him in death on July 22, 2014. He was a WWII Army Veteran participating in the Battle of the Bulge, a life time member of VFW Post #587 and retired in 1988 as a paver operator for International Union of Operating Engineers.

He is survived by brother, Peter Clemens, Paulding, and two sons, Randy (Karen) Clemens, Naples, FL, Brad (Katherine) Clemens, Paulding; grandchildren: Dr. Seth Clemens, Missoula, MO, Dr. Gabriel (Kimberly) Clemens, Fishers, IN, Ella (Patrick) Thomas, Gypsum, CO, Jacob (fiancé, Rene Huber) Clemens, and Adam (Jenny Friend) Clemens; great grandchildren: Abigail Grace Clemens and Madelyn Rose Thomas; honorary great grandchildren, Giovan and Yolenny.

He is also preceded in death by a brother, Gordon Clemens.

Funeral services will be conducted11 AM Monday, January 9 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding. Burial will be in Blue Creek Cemetery, Haviland.

Visitation will be 2 – 8 PM Sunday, January 8 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation on Monday from 10AM until time of services.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations made to Church of Christ, Paulding, or a charity of the donor's choice.