Clare E. Ebersole

Clare Evered Ebersole, 88, of Mesa, AZ died on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Clare was born in Northville, MI on October 5, 1925 the son of Clarence and Gladys (Herrick) Ebersole. A graduate of Plymouth High School, he received his BS from Eastern Michigan University and his MA from the University of Michigan. Clare's 38-year career with Wayne County's educational system began in 1950 when he was hired as a teacher in the rural schools. He rose on merit to the Director of Business and Administrative Affairs, Assistant Superintendent, and finally Associate Superintendent of the Wayne County Intermediate School District. A board member of MI School Business Officials Association, 1978-1985, Clare was a highly respected leader whose expertise was sought out by others state wide and nationally, he also served on the boards of the Michigan Liquid Asset Fund and the Community Telecommunications Network.

Clare served in the US Navy during World War II (1944-1946) and the Korean War (1951-1952). He was inducted into the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1988. While at EMU he lettered in both football and basketball and was the Captain of the 1948 Huron football team and played offensive and defensive end. Clare went on to become an outstanding high school game official for more than 30 years. He was a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Mesa, AZ.

He is survived by his wife Delphine (Bogenschutz) Ebersole, his son Thomas Ebersole of Bellaire, MI; step children Michael Hatke (Sherry) of Cocoa, FL; Mark Hatke (Kyra) of Lafayette, IN; Lynn Bock of Belchertown, MA; Loraine Burnett (Kurt) of Lafayette, IN; Chris Hatke of Crown Point, IN and Claire Roberts (Frank) of Savage, MN; twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Clare was preceded in death by his wife, Madelyn (Durfey) Ebersole; children, Beth Ellen Ebersole and Douglas Allan Ebersole; brothers Keith Ebersole and Howard Ebersole and sister Dorothy Kahal. A Memorial Service honoring Clare’s life will be celebrated on Thursday, June 26, 2014, 11:00 am, Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 3257 E. University Drive, Mesa, AZ.