Clarence Wayne Halterman, 97, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024 at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital in Roswell, Georgia with family by his side. He will be greatly missed for his faith, thoughtfulness, wisdom, and attention to details.

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 5, 2024 at the Tuscola Township Cemetery with Rev. Tony Crouch officiating. Military Graveside Rites will be accorded for the US Navy Veteran.

Clarence is survived by his wife of 76 years, Josephine of Snellville, GA; daughters Sue (Tom) McGauvran of Kennesaw, Georgia and Julie (Jim) Weir of Lawrenceville, Georgia; grandchildren Kelly (Benjamin) Webb of Kennesaw, Georgia, Kimberly (Al Scott) McGauvran of Lawrenceville, Georgia, Amanda (Chris Davis) Weir of Decatur, Georgia, Caleb (Samantha) Weir of Atlanta, Georgia; great grandchildren Arden Grace Webb, Tinley Webb, Eden Webb, Wilder Davis; sisters Martha Vanderhoof of Effingham, Illinois and Gladys Winterrowd of Oblong, Illinois; sister-in-law Nancy (Stuart) Easton; brother-in-law Bob Knight; and many nieces and nephews.

Clarence was born on July 12, 1926 in Oblong Township, Illinois to the late Elmer and Audry (Ives) Halterman. He was a graduate of Villa Grove High School in Villa Grove, Illinois where he played football. Clarence served two active-duty service terms in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War.

His war-time experience instilled a lifelong interest in reading and learning about historically correct material including a strong interest in maps of all kinds. Family and friends continued to be amazed at his ability to remember historical and geographical places along with their significance.

Clarence served in leadership roles for a number of years at the First Christian Church in Tuscola, Illinois, as well as the Clinton Church of Christ in Clinton, Iowa. He retired from Chemplex Co. (now LyondellBasell Co.) in Clinton, Iowa, after having also worked many years at U.S.I. Chemical Co. in Tuscola, Illinois.

Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter Grace Ann, sister Marie (Eric) Haussermann, and several brothers- and sisters-in-law.

Memorials in his honor to Rock River Christian Camp, 16486 IL-64, Polo, IL 61071 (rockrivercc.com) would be meaningful to the family as Clarence volunteered his time and skills at the camp for many years along with numerous dear friends from the Clinton Church of Christ.