TRAMPEL, Clarence Richard (1922-2005)

TRAMPEL, SCHAA, HAES, VANDERWOLDE, TREINEN, KORLESKI, NELSON, CALLAHAN, HARTEMA, CAVETT, CONNERS

Posted By: Pat Ludeke (email)
Date: 7/2/2013 at 15:30:59

Clarence Richard Trampel, 82, a life long resident of Klemme, died on Saturday, April 30, 2005, at the Belmond Health Care Center, where he was a resident since December of 2004.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 4, at the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme. The Rev. Donna Buckman officiated. Burial was in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme. The Andrews Funeral Home of Klemme was in charge of the arrangements.

Clarence Trampel, was born on September 22, 1922 at Kamrar, the son of Peter and Jennie (Schaa) Trampel. He moved with his family at a young age to a farm near Klemme. Clarence attended and graduated from 8th grade from the Avery Township Schools.

He was united in marriage to Ruth Haes, on April 24, 1943, at the Immanuel Reformed Church, Klemme. Their union was blessed with five children, Joanne, Richard, Beverly, Dixie and Terry. The couple made their home and raised
their family on the Trampel family farm which has been in the family over a century.

Clarence was a life long farmer and raised horses. His love of horses spanned his entire life. He raised many different breeds over the years, as well as numerous teams of mules. His favorite past times included special times spent
with his family and friends. On special occasions he would hitch up the teams and go on trail rides.

The last several years, Clarence was the number one spectator at any of the events or practices at Trampel Arena, south of Klemme. He looked forward to going for a ride nearly everyday. Clarence rarely missed an opportunity to go
to a horse sale. Mr. Trampel also enjoyed touring the countryside in his surrey, a family heirloom that belonged to his parents.

Though Clarence and Ruth did not travel extensively, the family cherishes the memories of a trip they took to Texas in a renovated school bus over the Christmas season in 2003.

Clarence enjoyed times spent with his family and friends. He also enjoyed the company and companionship of his dogs. He was a long time member of the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ, Klemme.

Survivors include his wife and life partner of over 62 years, Ruth Trampel of Klemme; his daughter, JoAnne and husband, Gerald Vander Wolde of New Braunfels, Texas; son, Richard and wife, Diane Trampel of Klemme; daughter, Dixie and husband, Larry Treinen of Klemme; and son, Terry and wife, Tracy Trampel of Klemme.

Survivors also include his grandchildren, Jeffrey Vander Wolde, Travis Trampel, Dusty Korleski and wife, Jessica, Brian Nelson and wife, Elisa, Jason
Korleski, Bradley Nelson, Kody Trampel, Kasey Trampel, Tammy Callahan, Misty Vander Wolde, Angie Trampel, Amy Nelson, Alyssa Treinen, Sara Treinen, Tanner Hartema and Austin Hartema; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Beverly Korleski; infant brother, Melbourne; brothers, Harmen and John; sisters, Wenkie Cavett and Anna Conners who died on April 12, 2005; and sons-in-law, Bob Korleski and Greg
Nelson.