Clarence "Doc" I. Bemis, 85, of Weston, passed away at Rennes Health and Rehab, Weston, WI on May 8, 2023.
Clarence was born on September 24, 1937 in Sheboygan, son of Dr. Milford and Tanni (Carman) Bemis.
After graduating high school, Clarence joined the US Navy where he was stationed at Padre Island.
After his return from the military, he worked at Mercury Marine as a Layout Tech for 43 years until his retirement.
On July 15, 1983 he married Diane M. Hiber in Port Washington, WI.
Doc enjoyed hunting, sail boating, bowling and the Milwaukee Brewers. He traveled 47 states on his motorcycle, 23 with his wife.
Doc was survived by his wife; Diane of Wisconsin; children, Catherine Mason of Virginia, Todd (Cynthia) Scheftgen of Wisconsin and Lori (Randall) Klopp of Ohio; grandchildren, Nichole, Andrew, and Eric Scheftgen of Wisconsin, and Katie, Magen, and Jacob (Rebecca) Klopp of Ohio; great-grandchild, Gabriella Scheftgen of Wisconsin; sister, Margie (David) Lyford of Wisconsin; and by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Clarence is preceded in death by his parents and six siblings.
Per Clarences' wishes, cremation rites were accorded and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in rural Plymouth, Wisconsin. No services were held.
Brainard Funeral Home assisted the family.
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Clarence was born on September 24, 1937 in Sheboygan, son of Dr. Milford and Tanni (Carman) Bemis.
After graduating high school, Clarence joined the US Navy where he was stationed at Padre Island.
After his return from the military, he worked at Mercury Marine as a Layout Tech for 43 years until his retirement.
On July 15, 1983 he married Diane M. Hiber in Port Washington, WI.
Doc enjoyed hunting, sail boating, bowling and the Milwaukee Brewers. He traveled 47 states on his motorcycle, 23 with his wife.
Doc was survived by his wife; Diane of Wisconsin; children, Catherine Mason of Virginia, Todd (Cynthia) Scheftgen of Wisconsin and Lori (Randall) Klopp of Ohio; grandchildren, Nichole, Andrew, and Eric Scheftgen of Wisconsin, and Katie, Magen, and Jacob (Rebecca) Klopp of Ohio; great-grandchild, Gabriella Scheftgen of Wisconsin; sister, Margie (David) Lyford of Wisconsin; and by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Clarence is preceded in death by his parents and six siblings.
Per Clarences' wishes, cremation rites were accorded and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in rural Plymouth, Wisconsin. No services were held.
Brainard Funeral Home assisted the family.
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Clarence "Doc" I. Bemis, 85, of Weston, passed away at Rennes Health and Rehab, Weston, WI on May 8, 2023.
Clarence was born on September 24, 1937 in Sheboygan, son of Dr. Milford and Tanni (Carman) Bemis.
After graduating high school, Clarence joined the US Navy where he was stationed at Padre Island.
After his return from the military, he worked at Mercury Marine as a Layout Tech for 43 years until his retirement.
On July 15, 1983 he married Diane M. Hiber in Port Washington, WI.
Doc enjoyed hunting, sail boating, bowling and the Milwaukee Brewers. He traveled 47 states on his motorcycle, 23 with his wife.
Doc was survived by his wife; Diane of Wisconsin; children, Catherine Mason of Virginia, Todd (Cynthia) Scheftgen of Wisconsin and Lori (Randall) Klopp of Ohio; grandchildren, Nichole, Andrew, and Eric Scheftgen of Wisconsin, and Katie, Magen, and Jacob (Rebecca) Klopp of Ohio; great-grandchild, Gabriella Scheftgen of Wisconsin; sister, Margie (David) Lyford of Wisconsin; and by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Clarence is preceded in death by his parents and six siblings.
Per Clarences' wishes, cremation rites were accorded and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in rural Plymouth, Wisconsin. No services were held.
Brainard Funeral Home assisted the family.
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Clarence was born on September 24, 1937 in Sheboygan, son of Dr. Milford and Tanni (Carman) Bemis.
After graduating high school, Clarence joined the US Navy where he was stationed at Padre Island.
After his return from the military, he worked at Mercury Marine as a Layout Tech for 43 years until his retirement.
On July 15, 1983 he married Diane M. Hiber in Port Washington, WI.
Doc enjoyed hunting, sail boating, bowling and the Milwaukee Brewers. He traveled 47 states on his motorcycle, 23 with his wife.
Doc was survived by his wife; Diane of Wisconsin; children, Catherine Mason of Virginia, Todd (Cynthia) Scheftgen of Wisconsin and Lori (Randall) Klopp of Ohio; grandchildren, Nichole, Andrew, and Eric Scheftgen of Wisconsin, and Katie, Magen, and Jacob (Rebecca) Klopp of Ohio; great-grandchild, Gabriella Scheftgen of Wisconsin; sister, Margie (David) Lyford of Wisconsin; and by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Clarence is preceded in death by his parents and six siblings.
Per Clarences' wishes, cremation rites were accorded and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in rural Plymouth, Wisconsin. No services were held.
Brainard Funeral Home assisted the family.
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