Clarence Duane Mindrup

On Friday, May 3, 2019, Clarence Duane Mindrup, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 77. Clarence was born on August 12, 1941 in Worthington, MN to Fred and Verda (Husman) Mindrup. Following his graduation from Belgrade High School (Belgrade, Nebraska) in 1959, Clarence joined the United States Marine Corps in 1960. Clarence was united in marriage to Connie Anderson in 1966 at St John's Lutheran Church near Creston, Nebraska. Following marriage, they made their home in Platte Center, Nebraska. Clarence and Connie later lived in Columbus and then moved to rural Newman Grove, Nebraska to farm. After retiring from farming, Clarence and Connie moved to rural Crofton, Nebraska.
Clarence was a proud veteran who served in the Marines under First Battalion Platoon 105 in Japan and Okinawa. He did his basic training at Camp Pendleton in California. Clarence was a patriotic man who was proud to serve his country. He was also a lifetime member of the VFW Post 736 in Albion, NE. Clarence was a farmer in Newman Grove, NE for 30 years. Later he was employed by Farmers Mutual of Iowa as a crop insurance adjuster.
Clarence had a passion for fishing and car racing. On Sunday afternoons, you could always find him in his recliner watching Nascar. He was a very strict, yet fair and loving father. He also enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s activities. For the last several years, Connie and Clarence wintered in South Central Texas, where they made many dear friends. While in Johnson City, TX he became an active part of the RV park’s band, where he played the jig doll, or as they called it, “The Dancing Clarence”.
Clarence was survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Connie Sue Anderson; three daughters, Patricia Lestig (Mitch) of Palestine, TX, Cindy Christensen (Doug) of Wakefield, NE and Shelly Gissler (Aaron) of Louisville, NE. Five grandchildren: Travis Lestig, Matthew Christensen, Clayton Christensen, Megan Gissler and Cole Gissler. Brother Dale Mindrup (Sharon) of Yachats, Oregon. He was preceded in death by his father, Frederick Mindup; mother, Verda (Husman) Mindrup; sister, Audrey (Mindrup) Bower; and two brothers, Willis Mindrup and Dennis Mindrup.
Clarence will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends. Semper fi!
This obituary was written in loving memory by the family of Clarence Mindrup.