"With deep sympathy in the passing of my Uncle Clarence. He was the brother of my father Joe Mandabach. My memories of Clarence were of a man who loved life and had a great sense of humor. I remember well his return from World War II. He was very handsome in his uniform. He was my favorite uncle. He lived a very fulfilling life and will be missed greatly."
In loving memory of
Clarence J. Mandabach
December 16, 1914 - March 15, 2011
Clarence J. Mandabach, age 96, of Washington, pass away at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday at Washington Nursing Center. He was born December 16, 1914 in Daviess County to John and Josephine (Stump) Mandabach. He was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Washington American Legion, Washington VFW, and St. Vincent DePaul. He was a US Army Veteran of World War II. He is survived by three step daughters, Betty Williams and Patty Melvin both of Washington, and Joyce Ashcraft of Vincennes; three step sons, Robert Horsting of Shoals, Walter Horsting of Loogootee, and Frank Horsting of Washington; 31 step grandchildren; several step great grandchildren; and several step great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Agnes Mattingly Horsting Mandabach on August 29, 1994, whom he had married in November 1977. He also was preceded in death by a step daughter, Rita Martin; a step son Jerry Horsting; two sisters, Irene Cannon and Rosemary Mandabach; two brothers, Louis Mandabach and Joseph Mandabach; and one step granddaughter. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday at St. John Cemetery with Father Gordon Mann officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Washington American Legion, Washington VFW, and Indiana Military Honor Guard. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery. There will be no visitation, Ed Lee Mortuary is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.edleemortuary.com.
Tributes
"ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOU LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADE.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FORIEGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STATE CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY"
"Just want you to know that our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time of sorrow. He is truly home."