Clarence Lemer

Anamoose

Clarence Lemer, 80, of Anamoose, ND died Tuesday, August 27, 2024 in Anamoose.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 31, 2024, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Anamoose with burial following in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, with a Rosary and Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at the church.

Clarence was born on September 23, 1943, in Harvey, ND, to Henry and Pauline (Martin) Lemer. He grew up on the family farm north of Anamoose and attended Lake View Country School #3 and graduated from Anamoose High School in 1963. Clarence worked as a carpenter for several years before working in the asphalt plant for Collin’s Construction Company. He took over the family farm after his father’s death in 1975. He farmed and ranched but especially enjoyed working with the cattle. Clarence lived with his brother James on the Lemer farm for many years. He enjoyed hunting and snowmobiling in his younger days and playing cards, enjoying coffee with friends, visiting, and always expressed interest in his nieces and nephews. Until recently he served on the Antelope Lake Township Board and the Anamoose Rural Fire Protection District. He would take his dog “Smokey” on daily rides in the country.

Clarence was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Anamoose, and a Third-Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council, in Drake.

Clarence is survived by his brothers, Allen Lemer, of Anamoose, Eugene Lemer, of Valley City; sisters, Eileen Bjorland, of Harvey, and Diane Lemer, of Bismarck. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, June Lemer, on May 29, 2017, Frances Lageson, on February 12, 2024 and brother James, on February 25, 2024, brother-in-law, William Lageson, and sister-in-law, Phyllis Lemer.

Clarence’s and James’s faithful dog Smokey continues to watch over the farm after their passing.

Arrangements with Hertz Funeral Home, Harvey, ND. Share online at www.hertzfuneralhomes.com.

Published by The Minot Daily News, August 30, 2024.