Clarence Butler Platt

TSGT (Ret) Clarence Butler Platt was born March 26, 1930 in Colfax, Washington. He was one of four children born to the union of the late Glenwood Davis and May Catherine (Williams) Platt. At the age of 2, Clarence and his family moved to Sitka, Alaska. They spent the next ten years there before moving to Tacoma, Washington where Clarence graduated from Stactum High School in 1949. While in high school, Clarence began his military career. He spent 2 ½ years in the Naval Reserve and in 1950, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Clarence served his country faithfully through the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War and was awarded several medals and commendations. He retired with the rank of Tech Sergeant in 1973. Clarence met the love of his life while stationed in Antigo, Wisconsin. Her name was Nancy Carol Skinner. They married on May 3, 1974. They shared over 36 years of marriage together and were blessed with five children: Bonnie, Linda, Michael, Glenwood and David. Clarence and the family moved to the Fort Leonard Wood area in 1977. At that time he began working at the Fort Leonard Wood Hospital in Food Service as a Civil Service employee and retired from this position on May 1, 1992. With his combined military years and civil service years, Clarence has spent a total of over 40 years in federal service. In his spare time, Clarence enjoyed cooking and reading. He was a faithful and active member of the St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church. He was also a life member of the Harry Herron Memorial DAV Chapter #49, a member of the American Legion Post #331 and the Air Force Sergeant Association. Most importantly, he loved spending time with his family. He will be sadly missed by all those that knew and loved him. Clarence passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010 in his home at the age of 80 years, 7 months and 26 days. Clarence leaves to cherish his memory his wife: Nancy of the home; two daughters: Bonnie Fincher (Pat) of Richland, MO and Linda Drabek (Dale) Wisconsin Rapids, WI; three sons: Michael Platt of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Glenwood Platt (Connie) of Circle Pines, MN and David Platt of Curryville, MO; one brother: Dale Platt (Sue) of Tacoma WA; one sister: Marilyn Dingler (Bruce) of Central Point, OR; 8 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Clarence was preceded in death by one sister: Judith Margaret Platt; and one granddaughter: Tiffany Fincher. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2010 in the St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church of St. Robert with Father John Groner officiating. Soloist Evelyn Horine sang “Ave Maria”, “On Eagle’s Wings” and “Song of Farwell” as well as led the congregation in the responses. Serving as escorts were the United States Air Force. Burial with military honors followed in the Resurrection Cemetery with honors being provided by the United States Air Force of Whiteman Air Force Base. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Clarence Platt to the St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church Building Fund and may be left at the funeral home.

Clarence Butler Platt

March 26, 1930 - November 21, 2010