Clarence J. Luniak

Age 85, died on Sunday, August 8, 2004 at the Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton. Clarence was born on September 15, 1918 in the Town of Harrison, Wisconsin, son of the late Michael and Adelia (Hoelzel) Luniak. He married Louise Raschke on October 3, 1953 in Appleton and they enjoyed 45 years of marriage together. Louise preceded him in death. As a young man, Clarence operated a dairy farm in Calumet County and later was employed at American Can, retiring in 1985. A longtime and active member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, he served as an usher for many years. Clarence and Louise loved fishing together and spending time at their cottage on the Wolf River. He will be greatly missed by his daughter: Sandra (Keith) Griswold of Little Lake Tomahawk; his step-son: Don (Marilyn) Borsche of Combined Locks; a sister: Lucille Salm; two grandsons, Rodney (Beth) Borsche and their daughters Alexis and McKaila of Kimberly, and Robert Borsche and his daughter Sarah of Germany. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Louise, and his sister Evelyn Spranger. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 12, 2004 at ST. PAUL EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 302 North Morrison Street in Appleton, with burial to follow at Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5 – 7 PM and again at the church on Thursday from 10 AM until the hour of the service. In lieu of flowers, the family has established a memorial fund in Clarence's name.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the wonderful caregivers at the Kaukauna Kindred Hearts and Cherry Meadows Hospice. You cared for dad as though he was your very own. We know he could have been in no better hands. Thank you so very much.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 North Superior Street
Appleton, WI 54911
920-739-1231