of Mountain Home, AR
October 25, 1927 - September 6, 2017
Clarence Edwin Brees, age 89, of Mountain Home passed to glory on September 6, 2017. A memorial service is planned to honor him on September 23, 2017 at 1:00 pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Clarence was born in Waterloo, Iowa on October 25, 1927 to Roger G. and Irene (Galbreath) Brees.
Clarence graduated from High School at Iowa State Teachers' College. He enlisted in the Navy Seebees during World War II and in the Army during the Korean War. He was employed at Northwestern Bell in Iowa. On July 12, 1955, he married Arlene Schott. Clarence had a career of over thirty years with IBM and retired to Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Clarence is survived by his wife, Arlene, of the home, daughter, Laurie Schleiger, three sons: Roger (Shari) Brees, Michael Brees and Timothy (Mary) Brees, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Arlene & family,
So sorry to hear of Clarence passing. My husband and I both worked with Clarence at IBM. As a newbie at IBM, I could always count on Clarence to help me out. AND we ALL could count on his humor and wit to keep things lively! May your memories of him bring you Joy.....Jane & Mike Wood
Clarence and Arlene, when we moved into our retirement home, you were the first couple to graciously welcome us to our Belle Cove neighborhood. Through the years you have remained our good friends. So sorry to learn of Clarence's passing. We are offering prayers for all the family and send our love.
You taught me many thing and one of those is the loving of fishing. Thank You Dad
Arline and family- So sorry to hear of Clarence's passing. I've enjoyed his friendship for years . You both have always been special to me, as well as my parents, Don and Arlene Jenson. My thoughts and prayers are with all of youðŸ™
We were so sorry to see the announcement online of Clarence's passing. What a good neighbor - former IBMer - he was. Please know all of your family are in our prayers. . .
My heart is sad. Mr Brees was a dear friend to me in the travel industry. He always said I was his "little sister". He made me several stained glass hanging ornaments for our tours. He was a very special man. Loved his wife, Arline, also. A loving couple that left a positive impression wherever they were. He will be dearly missed. I will always treasure our friendship.
Charline Lovall (retired from Mountain Home Charter &Travel Service)