Richard Clemens

Richard William Clemens, 95, currently residing in South Padre Island, TX, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2019. He lived in various cities in Indiana, including Bremen and South Bend, as well as San Diego, Scottsdale, and Davis, CA. Before moving to Texas, he lived in Peoria, IL for 20 years. He was born on January 9, 1924 in Jasonville, IN, the son of Curtis and Elizabeth Clemens. On May 28, 1948, he married Mary Leman. She has preceded him in death as well as a son, R. William Clemens, Jr. Richard proudly served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1945. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Peoria, IL. He is survived by a daughter, Anne (Robin) Beran of South Padre Island, TX; six grandsons, Robin Beran, Jr. of Chicago, William Beran of Peoria, IL, Richard Beran of Chicago, Michael Beran of Dunlap, IL, Joseph Beran of Cotati, CA and Jonathan Beran of Rohnert Park, CA. He is also survived by four great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 am, Saturday, January 11, 2020 in St. Dominic Catholic Church, 803 W. Bike St., Bremen, IN with one hour of visitation in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd prior to the Mass. Burial will follow in Bremen Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to be made to Holy Family Catholic Church, 3720 N. Sterling Ave., Peoria, IL 61615.