Clarence S. Micke, Kaukauna, age 80, died Saturday January 30, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Kaukauna on April 4, 1935 to the late Peter and Josephine (De Wilde) Micke. On June 6, 1975 Clarence married Joyce Vanstrom. He spent 20 years in the U.S. Navy, retiring in 1973. Clarence then worked at Presto Products until 1991. In his younger years, he was a Little League coach. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and hunting. Clarence also liked to watch Westerns and the Packers.

Clarence is survived by his wife of 40 years, Joyce; children: Scott (Mary Jo) of Fremont; Andy (Breann) of Kimberly; Bill (Kathy) of Kentucky; and Susie (Andy) Cazier of Washington; special granddaughter, Miranda (fiance Ralph); other grandchildren: Tim and BJ (Beth) Micke, Sara (Dan Loftis), Jason (Karina), Eric, Rachel (Cody Webb) and Matt (Maggi) Cazier; sisters: Rosie Johnson, Evelyn Peer, Joann Verkuilen and Martha Dercks; brother: Ken (Carol) Micke; sisters-in-law: Judi and Marie Micke; father and mother-in-law: Aynard and Rosemarie Vanstrom; brothers-in-law: Jerry (Barb), Jack (Julie) and Jeff (Laura) Vanstrom; and special cousin and friend, Don Strong. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Clarence was preceded in death by his niece, Mary Carol Strong; brothers: Peter Jr., Harold and Lawrence; sisters: Lorraine (Ervin) Stebane and Stephana (Gordon) Ziesemer; and brothers-in-law: Don Verkuilen, Ben Peer, George Dercks and Ozzy Johnson.

Visitation will be held Thursday, February 4, 2016 at O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME (1776 E. Main St. Little Chute) beginning at 2:30 p.m. until time of Funeral at 5:30 p.m. The Rev. Ronald Belitz will officiate. Committal St. Mary Cemetery, Kaukauna.

Clarence's family would like to thank his Old Glory Honor Flight guardian, Jamie Lodes, for her friendship. Also thank you to Dr. Al Cherkasky, Dr. Robert Wilson and Dr. Alexander Tretinyak, and Shari, Lori, Annie, Tonya and Lisa at the dialysis center for the care given to him through the years.