Clem A. Pieper, longtime resident of Jordan, entered eternal life on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the age of 93.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, June 18, 2021, at 11AM with a visitation beginning at 9:30 all at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 313 2nd Street, Jordan. Clem will be laid to rest at Calvary Catholic Cemetery with Father TJ McKenzie presiding. Military honors will be provided by the Jordan Honor Guard.
On November 29, 1927, Anton and Theresa (Stemig) Pieper celebrated the birth of their son Clem. He was born and raised on the family’s farm in Marystown. Along with his siblings, Clem attended church and school at St. Mary of the Purification. Despite the short distance, Clem and his siblings would often ride the family horse to school.
A hard worker, Clem helped on the family farm until he enlisted in the United States Army. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Minnesota and continued working as a carpenter. He built and remodeled many homes throughout the Jordan area as well as working on projects for St. John’s Catholic school and church. Long days of ten to twelve hours were common during the busy spring and summer months. Clem developed quite a talent for woodworking over the years and could truly fix almost anything with a block of wood! He enjoyed sharing this knowledge with his children and grandchildren by inviting them to his shop to try their own hand at building.
On June 1, 1954, Clem was united in marriage to Sally Pauly. They were blessed with a loving family and 59 years together. Clem was a devoted husband, father, and grandpa. A family focused man, Clem enjoyed Sunday visits with relatives to play cards, share a good meal and laughter. Playing cards was one of Clem’s favorite past times, and in his earlier years he also enjoyed strumming on his guitar with his kids singing along.
A quiet and reserved man, Clem was a good listener who cared deeply for his family, friends, and community. He is forever loved and missed by his children, Steve Pieper, Larry (Joleen) Pieper, Dorothy (Tom) Dean, Diane Pieper, Rich (Dar) Pieper, Lois (Dean) Hennes; grandchildren, Joshua (Rachel) Dean, Zachary (Emily) Pieper, Michael (Melissa) Hennes, Alyssa Hennes, Alexander (Anna) Hennes, Stephanie Pieper, Kelsey (Shawn) Cooper, Samantha (James) Lucas, Lindsey (Carl Aanestad) Pieper, Benjamin Bowlin, Jake Pieper; great-grandchildren, Parker, Rylan, Peyton, Adaline, Ben, Archer, James; sister, Mary Gregory; sister-in-law, Ethel Pieper; many other loving relatives and friends.
Clem is greeted in Heaven by his wife, Sally; daughter-in-law, Marilyn; parents and many of his siblings & their spouses.
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Warren and Laurie Goldman
You have our deepest sympathy and prayers in your time of need.
Jon and DeeDee Lind
So sorry about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marilyn & Lee Radermacher
We were so sorry to hear about Clem’s passing. We have many good memories of him and the beautiful work he did on our home as well as all he did for our Church. You have our sincere Sympathy. Lee & Marilyn Radermacher
JoAnn Wolf
Our thoughts and prayers are with Clems family as you gather today to celebrate Clems life. He was a true gentleman.
We had the privilege of having Clemson help us with some house projects. We always enjoyed visiting with him as he worked. He always did such meticulous work!!! He put the mantle on our fireplace and I think of him often when I look at it.
Later in his life I enjoyed visiting with him as he sat outside of his home.
What a true blessing he was….may you all be blessed by your many sweet memories of him.
Our sympathy to all of Clems family
Kent and JoAnn Wolf
Elwin Stemig
To Clem’s Family:
I’m sorry you lost Clem –he was one of my favorite cousins. He worked with my brother Ralph Stemig for many years and I worked with them from time to time. Now when I come to Minnesota from California, I can still see a house and say “I helped Ralph and Clem build that house!” That was over 60 years ago. This makes me also remember that I went to St, Joe grade school with Sally. Fond memories.
Elly Stemig