Clarence R. Muecke

Clarence R. Muecke, 77, of rural Merrill, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2008, at his residence with his family at his side. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 28, 2008, from 3-8 p.m. with the family present from 6-8 p.m. A prayer service will begin at 7:00 p.m. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2008, at Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Hinton with Reverend Kenneth Schmidt officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Clarence was born on May 15, 1930, to Paul and Barbara (Zrenner) Muecke in rural Merrill, Iowa. He grew up and attended Hinton schools.

On March 2, 1951, he married Nicholene Homer in Hinton. The couple made their home on the family farm. Clarence farmed all his life and enjoyed mechanic work. He also enjoyed fishing and all his dogs.

Clarence was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Hinton.

Clarence is survived by his wife Nicholene Muecke, 4 children, Ronald Muecke and wife Esther of Merrill, IA, Michael Muecke and wife Bonnie of Merrill, IA, Barbara Martin and husband Bill of Sioux City, IA, and Theresa Carley and husband Larry Dean of Pierson, IA. 10 grandchildren, Adam, Jacob, Andrew, Rebecca, Nathan, Alissa, Brandon, JR, Angel and Carri. 14 great grandchildren.

Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, and one granddaughter.