Clarence passed away in March, 1980 and his wife Edna in December 1996. They had seven children, five boys and two girls.

Clarence became associated with bowling at the age of 14 in 1929, setting pins at the old Ran-Ham; he became proficient and bowled in the better house leagues there during his early years.

He was employed by Brunswick from 1940-195l, building or resurfacing lanes during the summer while managing bowling centers during the winter. Clarence managed Ran-Ham and Midway Gardens during the late 1930's and 1940's; moved to Harkins Recreation as manager after building that center in 1947.

After leaving Brunswick in 195l, established Modern Resurfacing, a lane building and resurfacing operation, and enjoyed drilling balls at Berman's Sporting Goods for about ten years. He operated Modern Resurfacing through the mid 1960's and established his credibility supporting the growing needs of the games, sponsored many teams in leagues and tournaments, and supported the fledgling professional circuits of the times.

He recruited Mike Schmid and together they established the first Pro Shop in a bowling center in the Twin Cities. In 1965, Clare joined AMF and continued to serve the maintenance area until retirement in 1977. His lane building, resurfacing, and supply business involved him in establishing and maintaining a responsibility for over 75% of the bowling centers in a five state area over a 37 year period.

Clare has participated in the City league for both Hamm's and Schmidt's beer teams and Godbout Funeral Home. He also bowled in the Harkin's Classic and Stahl House All Star leagues. Being an established charter member and secretary of the St. Paul '700 Club' was one his most gratifying accomplishments.

Won the 1947 '700 Club' tournament, participated in National ABC, Tribune Classic and Peterson Classic on numerous occasions.

Established the Masonic league of 16 teams which is still active and was presented their Sportsmanship trophy in 1975. For ten years prior to his death served as Director on the Greater St. Paul Bowling Association and was an asset and an influence as an instructor advising and training in maintenance and management techniques, teaching and promoting bowling to build the game into what it is today.

Three of the boys have been very active in the sport of bowling or the bowling industry. Clarence Jr. is a field consultant in the West Coast area with Bowling Inc., Tim was a Sales Representative for AMF for many years. Edward (Ned) is serving on both the St. Paul Local and Minnesota State Bowling Associations.