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Clarence Bozo Cron • 1925 - 2009
 Clarence
Bozo Cron passed away on 31 July 2009 in Rolling Hills Estates,
California. He was 83 years old.
Clarence was born as Clarence Hobart Kraft on 22 August 1925
to Hobart and Marie (Pfeifer) Kraft in Rockford, Illinois. Early
in Clarence's life, Hobart abandoned his family. Clarence attended
schools in Linton and Jamestown before his mother married Gust
Cron, and the family moved to Bowbells in 1933.
In 1942, Clarence was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in
the Philippines and South Korea. After Clarence was honorably
discharged in 1945, he legally changed his name to Clarence Bozo
Cron.
In 1950, Clarence met and married the love of his life, Doris
Jeanette Haxton. They were blessed with two daughters, Debra
Marie and Susan Gail.
He studied radio electronics and auto body repair at Wahpeton
State School of Science and later trained to professionally clean
carpets. But; while helping his parents on their farm, he discovered
that he truly enjoyed farming. While farming was his primary
profession; he operated an auto body shop, cleaned carpets and
moved buildings with his father to supplement his income.
Clarence was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the American
Legion in Bowbells. He also served on the Minnesota Township
Board and as a bailiff.
Clarence is survived by his wife, Doris Cron; his daughters
Debra (Ronald) Plebuch and Susan (James) Woehl; his grandchildren
by Debra, Gary and Grant Kemper; his grandchildren by Susan,
Tasha Haaland, Shantel Biel and Jonathan Husebye; his step-grandchildren
Jodi Woehl, Roxanne Trautman and Jayme Woehl; and many great-grandchildren,
cousins, nephews and nieces. Clarence is also survived by his
step-brother Dennis (Genie) Cron and his aunt Dorothea Pankow.
Clarence was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Cron; his
step-father, Gust Cron; his grandchild (by Susan), Levi John
Husebye; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Clarence's memorial service will be held on 12 September
2009 at 2 p.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Bowbells,
ND. Graveside service will follow at the Bowbells Cemetery.
Clarence Bozo Cron was a man who never met a stranger - only
people he did not yet know. He enjoyed music, square dancing,
bowling, joking, laughter, and especially having time with family
and friends.
Officiating Clergy:
Rev. John Syvertson
Music
Peggy Anderson, vocalist
“How Great Thou Art”
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
Clara Olson, organist
CD Selection, “One Of These Days” by FFH
Military Honors:
Members of the American Legion, Carl Oftedahl Post #127, Bowbells, ND
Following the service we will process to the cemetery for the final prayers. Those not attending the graveside service are asked to begin the fellowship and luncheon and the family will join you when they return from the cemetery.
Clarence’s family would like to thank everyone for the many acts of kindness shown since his passing, and for your presence today at his service. Your many acts of kindness will never be forgotten. God bless the memory of Clarence Cron!
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