Clarence Knodel

Clarence Knodel went to be with his Lord and Saviour on May 18, 2024, at the age of 92 years.  Clarence is survived by his loving wife Eleanor; three daughters, Judy (Rod) Andruckow, Carol (Blair) Hennes, Cindy (Jorge) DaRosa; and two sons, Lorne (Meredith) and Jeremy (Amanda); and by 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers, Lawrence (June), Jim (Val), Albert (Gladys); his sister-in-law, Doreen (Manny) Roth; brothers-in-law Reuben (Norma) Schmidt and Ken (Lorraine) Smith; and many nieces and nephews.   Clarence was predeceased by his parents, Andrew and Elizabeth Knodel; Eleanor’s parents Adolf and Olga Schmidt; three brothers, Fred (Gladys), Bill (Mary), and Ben (Wynn); and two sisters, Rose (Art) Lehr and Marion (Del) Hadler; as well as sisters-in-law Irene (Steve) Mills and Ruth (Dave) Naismith; and brother-in-law, Irvine (Terry) Smith.

Clarence was born in Irvine, Alberta, on June 30, 1931. He met Eleanor Schmidt at Hillcrest Christian College, and on November 13, 1954, they were married. They raised their five children on a farm west of Medicine Hat.  Clarence drove school bus, farmed, and worked at Hillcrest Church. He also volunteered with the church camp and Prairie Gleaners for many years.  Many also know him from his 25 years in the 55+ Men’s Slowpitch League. His last two years were spent at Masterpiece Southland Meadows. The family wishes to express utmost gratitude for each staff member who provided excellent care for him.

Clarence’s life was built on his faith and commitment to Jesus Christ, his family and friends, and service to others.  He loved all his family’s many gatherings and celebrations and always made time to play with the grandkids and great grandkids.  Clarence will be greatly missed by his dear wife, his family and all his friends but we rejoice that he is now in Heaven with Jesus.   

A memorial service for Clarence will be held at 1:00pm on June 7th at Hillcrest Church, 3785- 13 Ave SE Medicine Hat, and will also be live-streamed for those who cannot attend. In lieu of cards, we ask that you write a short note about how Clarence touched your life, which the family will put together in a memory book.

The family respectfully requests that no flowers or trees be purchased in Clarence's memory.

Those wishing to honor Clarence’s legacy may make a donation to Whispering Pines Camp or Prairie Gleaners at the memorial service, or online through www.whisperingpinescamp.ca or https://prairiegleaners.com/.

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