Clarence A. Kamen, 94

Clarence A. Kamen, born January 6, 1918, was a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather & Brother, age 94, of Rosemount, formerly of Farmington.

Clarence went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2012, at home surrounded by his loving family. Clarence cherished his family, his Catholic faith and his love of farming.

He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 49 years, Bernadine C. Kamen, his seven (7) children, Clareen (Steve) Fellows, Rose (Phil) Kramer, Diane (Jeff) Hawkins, Mary (Bill) Phelps, Donald (Lisa), Jerry (Kathy), Cheryl (Tom) Sommers; his twenty-eight (28) Grandchildren & Spouses; nineteen (19) Great-Grandchildren; Siblings, Lucille Gergen, Rita (Ferd) Cook, Luetta (Bill) Pecacek, David (Catherine) Kamen and Therese (Fred) Bergacker; many nieces & nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his wife, Rosalia R. Kamen; parents, Theodore and Pauline Kamen; and sisters, Dorothy Corrigan & Sr. Maryanne O.C.D.

The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Dr. Anthony Richie and the staff of Allina In-Home Hospice for their loving care and support during Clarence's final months.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Caring and Sharing Hands.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 4 – 8 PM with rosary at 7 PM at White Funeral Home 14560 Pennock Ave., Apple Valley and also one hour prior to Mass at church. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, December 28, 2012 at 11 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 13900 Biscayne Ave., Rosemount, MN. Internment at St. Michael's Cementery, Farmington, MN.