Clarence W. Schlueter

Clarence W. Schlueter of Cottleville, Missouri, was called home to his eternal peaceful rest on Monday March 30, 2020 at the age of 90. Loving husband of Marleen (Wilcox) Schlueter; beloved son of the late Earl and Lavina Schlueter; devoted father of Dawn (Robert) Church, Dana (William) Cogo; cherished grandfather of Jason (Laura Rhea) Church, Justin (Trina Anselmo) Church, Erin Lanasa, Brittany and Nicole Klos; treasured great-grandfather of Taylor Siebe. Dear brother of Kenneth (Mary) Schlueter. He is preceded in death by his loving daughter D’Ann Schlueter and his dear brother Arthur Schluete

Clarence, a Korean War Veteran; served in the Air Force as a forward observer (TACP; Special Operation Forces) 1950-1952. Upon his return from war he married his beautiful bride Marleen; they were blessed with 68 years of marriage. He retired from McDonnell-Douglas Aircraft and was a member of IBEW Local 1. He was a volunteer firefighter with the Cottleville Fire Department for 25 years, 1953-1978. During that time he held the positions of Training Officer for the Junior Fire Department, Secretary Treasurer, Captain and Assistant Chief. Clarence was a life member of the VFW, a member of the Korean Veterans Association – Chapter 6, AMVETS – Post 106, and the American Legion – Post 312. He enjoyed woodworking, painting landscapes, fishing, working Sudoku and most important to him; his family. He is dearly loved and greatly missed by his family and friends.

Memorials may be made to BackStoppers or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

There will be a private funeral service due to the COVID-19 guidelines.