Clarence Colfack, Sr.

Clarence Colfack, Sr. of Columbus died Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at Columbus Community Hospital.

Clarence Colfack was born May 3, 1925 in O'Neill, Nebraska to Fred and Coila (Strong) Colfack. He grew up in Ewing, NE. Clarence served in the US Army during World War II and while stationed in Fort Bliss, Texas, he met his future wife Beatrice Glaunert and they were married on March 3, 1945 in Gainsville, TX. In 1965 they moved to Columbus where Clarence worked at Gerhold's, M&H Gas, and later worked for Becton Dickinson until he retired in 1987. Clarence was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, collecting antiques, coins, and going to garage sales. He especially enjoyed family gatherings like the many picnics and holiday get togethers with all of the family. Clarence enjoyed playing Santa at Christmas for his many grandchildren.

He is survived by:
Son Clarence (Gay) Colfack Grand Island, NE
Daughter Judith (Gene) Mohrmann Columbus, NE
Daughter Joanne (Dallas) McIntyre Primrose, NE
Son Jerry Colfack Columbus, NE
Son Richard (Cindy) Colfack Columbus, NE
Daughter Joline (Brad) Krause Columbus, NE
Daughter Cindy (David) Mettlen La Vista, NE
Daughter Melissa (David) Poore Council Bluffs, IA
Brother Ralph (Audrey) Colfack AZ
18 Grandchildren
20 Great Grandchildren

He is preceded in death by:
Wife Beatrice Colfack
Parents
Brother Fred Colfack
Grandchildren Andrew Mohrmann and Sheila McCarter
Several Half Brothers
2 Half Sisters