He was born on October, 29, 1954 in Peoria, IL to Clarence Asa and Jennie (McClusky) East, Jr. He married Tanya Wheeler on July 4, 1994.
He worked on the assembly line at Caterpillar and retired after 33 years there.
Clarence loved the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and loved being on the water. He loved the holidays when the family was together, especially Christmas.
Clarence is survived by his wife, Tanya East; his children, Brandi Rossman, Justin (Jenipher) Whitfield, and Jake Whitfield; 12 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and his siblings, Donna (Gary) Krahn, Mary (Elston) Rasbury, and Bob (Tammy) East.
He is preceded by his parents and his daughter-in-law, Amber Whitfield.
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