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Robert L. Clune July 24, 1939 - October 25, 2020

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Robert L. Clune, age 81,
of New Bremen, died on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at 8:10 P.M. at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. He was born on July 24, 1939 in Chickasaw, the son of the late Carl J. and Bernadine E. (Seger) Clune. On April 30, 1960, he married Janice M. Stang, who survives in New Bremen. Also surviving are his children: Brenda (Mike) Reichert of Lewistown, OH, Sue (Rick) Niekamp of New Bremen, Diane (Todd) Speelman of Minster, and Jason Clune of Port Clinton, OH; his eleven grandchildren: Lauren (Nick) Seger, Isaac, Adam, and Gabe Reichert, Philip (Sarah) Niekamp, Jackie (Chris) Ball, Austin (Sofya) Speelman, Alex (Taylor) Speelman, Adrian (special friend, Jenna) Speelman, Paige and Zach Clune; and his six great-grandchildren: Eva, Conrad, Cora, and Tessa Seger, Damian Ball, and Liam Niekamp. He also leaves behind his siblings and in-laws: Roseanne Broerman of Ft. Loramie, Connie (Jim) Barhorst of St. Marys, Mary Clune, Charlie (Julie) Clune, and Carl Jr. “CJ”(Paula) Clune all of Minster, Pat (JoAnn) Clune of Unionville, IN, and Mark Bensman of Troy. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Ken Clune, Rita Bensman, and a brother in-law Carl Broerman.

Bob was a graduate of Minster High School, and Sinclair Community College in Dayton. He was a member of the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen where he took an active role on the building committee, as a Eucharistic minister, pre-cana teacher, church lector, and also was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the New Bremen Rod and Gun Club, enjoyed playing poker, traveling the world, spending time with his family, fishing at Lake Erie and Rice Lake, and golfing at the Elks in the former STAMCO league. Bob was an avid sports fan following the OSU football and basketball teams, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Cincinnati Bengals, but most of all he was a true New Bremen Cardinals fan. He loved following the teams, and especially loved attending his children and grandchildren’s sporting and school events. He had worked as an Engineer and in U.S. / International Sales for the former Herr-Voss STAMCO in New Bremen, retiring in 2005 after 42 years of service.

Mass of Christian Burial will on Monday, November 2, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen. Interment will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery of New Bremen. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2020 from 4:30 until 6:00 PM at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen, and again on Monday from 9:00 until 10:00 A.M. at the church. Due to health concerns, the family asks that CDC guidelines be followed at all services. Memorial contributions be made to the New Bremen Athletic Boosters, or to the Holy Redeemer Renovation Fund.

Mass of Christian Burial will on Monday, November 2, 2020 at the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen. Interment will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery of New Bremen. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2020 from 4:30 until 6:00 PM at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen, and again on Monday from 9:00 until 10:00 at the church. Due to health concerns, the family asks that CDC guidelines be followed at all services. Memorial contributions be made to the New Bremen Athletic Boosters, or to the Holy Redeemer Renovation Fund.

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    Paul Dicke says

    Sorry for your loss Jan, Brenda, Sue, Diane and Jason. Robert and you all hold very fond memories for me. You are all in our prayers.

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    Carolyn Mescher says

    Dear Janice and family,
    My sympathy to all of you at this sad time. Bob was a very special person and will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace now. Due to my current health problems and also the corona virus I won’t be able to come to his services. I send my love and prayers to you.

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    Lance Ibrahim says

    Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

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    Marilyn Sommer says

    Jan and family, Thinking of you all, and sending my sincere condolences for your loss. You are in my prayers.

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    Dean and Kate Hartwig says

    Our deepest sympathy to all who knew and loved Bob!

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    Lee & Linda Dicke says

    Our deepest sympathy to Bob’s family. May your faith give you strength, and your memories bring you comfort.

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    Alice Hartwig says

    My sincere sympathy to you all.

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    Helen Hancock says

    To Jan and the entire family, I am so sorry for your loss. The Anthony family couldn’t have asked for better neighbors on Herman St.

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    David and Mary Dunlap says

    Jan and family, we are so sorry to hear of Bob’s recent passing. We have many fond memories of Bob and pray for your family.

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