Clement Michiels

Clement J Michiels passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Clement was born on September 10, 1936 to the late William & Anna Michiels. Clement was united in marriage with Janice A Charles on July 21, 1954. Clement is survived by his wife, his best friend Lacy and his children: Robert (Roxanne), Dale (Cindy), David (Dorothy), Nancy (Mike) Schauer, Darlene (Dean) Clark, Mary (William) Bonjean and Donna (William) Markowski. Grandchildren: Heather (Dan) Grundy, Mindy (Chris) Toneys, Ashley (Anthony) Triner, Megan (Jake) Grundy, Matthew , Nathaniel (Brooke), Christopher (Colleen), Nichole, Anthony and Andrew (Kendall), Kara, Alex and Jenna Schauer, Jennifer (Michael) Koss, Jessica Clark and Melissa (Brandon) Clark and a number of great grandchildren. He is further survived by three brothers: Charles, Clarence and Patrick and one sister: Mary Ann (Milo) Linzmeier. Clement was preceded in death by his two infant brothers, also James & Benjamin and one sister-in-law: Glenda Michiels. He started his career working at Liebman Packing Company and then when they closed he went to Packerland Packing. He was always joking about hanging a sign for his meat cutting capabilities when he helped butcher venison. From there he went to working with cheese at a Pauly Cheese and ended with a number of years at Curative Workshop. He also ran a dairy farm while working outside the home. Some of Clem’s greatest pleasures were trips to the feed mill (Pepsi & Kit Kat bars), tractor rides, fixing lawn mower accidents and his many adventures in babysitting his grandkids. He tried to instill in each of his children/grandchildren to try to be the best you could be, don’t give up; just try for a different solution. He also searched for humor in every situation; he was a born prankster. Gathering of family and friends will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Immaculate Conception of Mary (St. Mary’s Parish) 1412 Main Street, Luxemburg. A Parish Wake Service will be held at 7:00 P.M. Visitation will continue after 10:00 A.M. on Monday, December 16, 2013 at the Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Milton Suess officiating. Entombment to follow at Shrine of the Good Shepherd Chapel Mausoleum at 2:15 P.M. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Aurora Palliative and Hospice for their kind consideration at the time of need. Also a special thank you to his daughters; Darlene and Mary for everything they did for Dad during his final days. Many thanks for the friendship provided by Gary & Diane Jonet and Leon & Sandy Heim.

Clement Michiels

September 10, 1936 - December 12, 2013