Charles W. McClarran, 86, of West Bend, passed away Friday, January 6, 2006 at the Cedar Lake Health Care Center, West Bend.
He was born on January 11, 1919 in Wooster, Ohio to the late Harry and Grace (nee Marchand) McClarran. Charlie was raised in Wooster and graduated from Wooster College. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp and was stationed in England during WWII with the 801st/492nd Bomb Group Special Operations Carpet Baggers.
On October 19, 1942, he was united in marriage to Doris Schulz in Fresno, California. He was employed as a sales director for Regal Ware, retiring after 30 years with the company. Following his retirement, Charlie and Doris wintered in Punta Gorda, Florida, living at Burnt Store Marina of many years. Doris passed away December 18, 1988.
Charlie was an avid golfer with four holes-in-one to his credit and was a long-standing member of the West Bend Country Club. He was also and avid fisherman and Ohio State Football fan.
He is survived by three children, Larry (Bernadine) McClarran of West Bend, Bill (Louise) McClarran of Campbellsport, and Penny (Jim) Neis of Eagle River; three grandchildren, Debra (special friend, Scott Liebmann) McClarran of West Bend, Jason (Laura) Simac, and Greg (Sara) Simac; two great-grandchildren, Riley McClarran and Sophia Simac; other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, William and George.
A visitation to celebrate Charlie's life will he held on Tuesday, January 10 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Myrhum - Patten Funeral Home, 1315 W. Washington St., West Bend. Burial will follow in Washington County Memorial Park, West Bend.