Freeport-Clarence E Sager, 82, of Freeport, died Thursday, July 22, 2004, at Rockford Memorial Hospital.
Born April 27, 1922 in Stephenson County he was the son of Charles and Clara (Herbig) Sager. He married Betty Stewart October 17, 1945 and she died on January 21st, 1989.
He worked for Burgess Cellulose and 3 M for 26 years as well as the Freeport School District for 10 years retiring in 1987.
A World War II Army veteran. He served in Battle of the Bulge and Liberated France. He received American Theater Campaign Medals, 2 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct, Purple Heart and WWII Victory Medal. He was a member of the VFW.
His hobbies included, tinkering with cars and lawnmowers, fishing and playing cards.
Surviving is his son, Gregory (Tina Pfeiffer) Sager of Freeport; daughters, Penny (William "Spud") Bardell-Larson, Wanda (Tim) Ussery all of Freeport, and Vicki (Stan) Hickman of Michigan; sisters, Nellie Snyder and Alice (George) Midthun both of Freeport; half sister, Violet Lee of California; Brothers, Donald Sager and Marty (Pauline) Sager both of Freeport; 10 grandchildren, Tim, Dawn, Scott, Troy, Jason, Kris, Kortni, Amanda, Jonathan and Tyler; 7 great grandchildren, Cory, Michael, John, Kiley, Kylie, Jace, and Jarin; 2 step-grandchildren, Donnie & David; several nieces & nephews and long time friend and companion Marietta Schaney of Freeport.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; infant daughter; 2 sons; 3 sisters; and 3 brothers.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Walker Mortuary.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Walker Mortuary.
Following the service Cremation rites will be accorded.
Burial of his cremated remains will be in the Grandview Cemetery.
A memorial has been established.
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