Clarence J. Baumgardner

Mr. Baumgardner was born April 4, 1922 in Clearfield, the son of Harry and Helen (Johnston) Baumgardner.

He was a graduate of the Clearfield Area High School.

Mr. Baumgardner had worked for Walmart, Clearfield Hospital and Harbison Walker. He had also been the owner of four businesses; Foxes Pizza Den, Jeani B. Market, Bummy’s and Reedsville Market.

He was a life member of the Second Ward Fire Company.

Mr. Baumgardner is survived by his wife, Imogene (Briggs) Baumgardner, whom he married June 20, 1942 in Clearfield, twelve children; Jacqulyn Stone and her husband Glenn of State College, Cynthia Lanich and her husband Edward of Clearfield, Linda Taylor of Salt Lake City, UT, Alan Von Baumgardner and his husband Hector of Grand Island, NE, Robert Baumgardner of Clearfield, Rodger Baumgardner and his wife Gay of Clearfield, Robin Litz and her husband Shawn of Evington, VA, Dennis Baumgardner of Apopka, FL, Debra Stiner and her husband Richard of Clearfield, Joyce Barr of Sebring, OH, Melinda Cowder and her husband Danny of Goshen and Andrea Cowder of Philidelphia, 32 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

He was the last member of his generation having been preceded in death by his parents, a son, John Baumgardner, a grandson, Stewart Taylor, two sisters; Mary Jane Healey and Margaret Kelly, a brother, Arthur Baumgardner and an infant sister, Louise.

Honoring Mr. Baumgardner’s wishes there will be no public visitation or services.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Clearfield Penn Highland Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield, PA 16830.

To send online tributes go to www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com

The Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield are in charge of the arrangements.