Clarence Arens
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age 101, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Troy, Michigan, surrounded by the love of his family. The youngest of seven, he was born Clarence Arens in December 1922 in Holland, Michigan to Henry and Anna (Steinfort) Arens. He lived independently, up until his death in the city of Sterling Heights, Michigan, since 2001. Clarence was preceded in death by his devoted wife of fifty-eight years, Betty Arens, in 2007 and his son David Arens in 2016. Clarence was loved by all who knew him- to say that he was a remarkable human being would just begin to scratch the surface of his character. He will be greatly missed, but his legacy will live on through those who were fortunate to know him. He is survived by his daughters Laura Arens and Lisa Mickles, his son Stephen (Tami) Arens, and his granddaughters Ashlee Arens and Alyssa Arens.
Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at A.J. Desmond & Sons, 2600 Crooks Road Troy, Michigan 48084. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. with a funeral service beginning at 12 p.m. Burial, with military honors to follow, will be held at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, 621 West Long Lake Road Troy, Michigan 48098.Memorial tributes to Faith Lutheran Church, 37635 Dequindre Road, Troy, Michigan 48083.
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