Clarence R. Ressie

Lewiston, Clarence R. Ressie, 88, of Lewiston, died Monday, November 8, 2010 at Winona Health. Clarence was born January 20, 1922 in Bethany to George and Elsie (Benck) Ressie. He went to Bethany Country School. On October 30, 1943 Clarence and Doreen Miller were married in Plainview. They lived in Altura until 1947 when they moved to their farm at Silo. Clarence was a farmer his entire life and enjoyed working with his sons on their farms. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking and making things for his grandchildren. He also liked to garden and take care of the lawn. His Lord and family meant everything to him. The most special moments of his life were spent with them. Clarence was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church at Silo and had been very active on church boards and activities. He also served on the Lewiston Co-op Board, Winona County Farm Bureau Board and many years as a Norton Township Supervisor. Survivors include his wife Doreen, four children, Charlotte Mueller of Madison, WI; Roger (Jolene) Ressie of Lewiston; Don (Heide) Ressie of Lewiston and Mary (Ron) Patzer of St. Joseph, MI, ten grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, two sisters-in-law Kathleen Ressie of Winona and Eldie Michaelis of Rollingstone and a brother-in-law Elmer Trogstad of Chatfield. He was preceded in death by his brother George, a son-in-law Ray Mueller, his parents and his step father Arnold Prigge. Funeral Services will be 11AM Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church �'¢?" Silo in rural Lewiston with the Reverend William Meilner officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Immanuel Lutheran Church from 5-8PM Thursday and one hour before services Friday. The family prefers memorials to the church. Please share a memory of Clarence at his on-line Guestbook and view his Tribute Video when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service of Lewiston is assisting the family with arrangements.
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/174746