Clarence J. Turenne

He was born on October 29, 1934 in Reseburg Township, WI to the late Albert and Mildred (Lockbaum) Turenne.

After completing his education in the Thorp, WI area, Clarence enlisted in the Marine Corps for two years. After his enlistment, he managed his brother Charles bar, The Pit Stop, in Portland, OR. Upon returning to Wisconsin, he co-owned and co-operated the Mile-a-Way Tavern and Ballroom in Thorp from 1961 to 1967 with his brother, Fred. He was united in marriage on December 2, 1967 to Anita M. Fredrickson at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Thorp.

After selling the bar, he farmed in Thorp. He went to work at the Northern Wisconsin Institute for the Developmentally Disabled in Chippewa Falls in 1971. He worked there as an institutional aide for 22 years. He simultaneously worked part-time at Leon and Lil’s bar in Thorp. He retired in 1993. He and Anita relocated to Lexington, GA, where he gardened year round and kept chickens.

He enjoyed camping and traveling with his wife, children and grandchildren. He loved desserts, dancing, an audience, and anything fire-related.

In 2018, he and Anita moved to Georgetown Condominiums in Athens, GA. He appreciated the friendship of his new neighborhood.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Anita. Clarence was a loving father of three children. He is also survived by Jill Turenne of Hull, GA, Kim Schmidt (Chad) of Mondovi, WI and Kevin Turenne (Pam Brittingham) of Athens, GA; and his grandchildren: Erin and Steven. As one of twelve siblings, Clarence is survived by many nieces and nephews; and his great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 9 at 2:00 p.m., at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Washington, GA. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1015 North Bypass West Highway 78, Washington, GA 30673.

Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.