Clarence S. Schakat
January 6, 1923 - November 14, 2015

Clarence S. Schakat

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Clarence S. Schakat, age 92, of Fremont
died early Saturday (Nov. 14th) at Nye Pointe in Fremont.

Clarence was born in Bennington, Nebraska to Samuel and Augusta (Lebbert) Schakat. He was baptized and confirmed in St. John's Lutheran Church, Bennington, and was a member there for 38 years. He was raised in the Bennington area and graduated from Elkhorn High School in 1941. After high school, he took a class in tool and die making in Omaha., then was employed by Bell Aircraft in Buffalo, New York for 6 months. Then he got a job with Glenn L. Martin Bomber Plant in Ft. Crook, Nebraska until being inducted into the US Navy in Febr. of 1942, serving until July of 1946.

On Febr. 16, 1947 Clarence was married to Helen M. Rasmussen of Omaha. To this union, 4 children were born: Linda, Leslie, Joyce, and Joan. Clarence and Helen were engaged in dairy farming for 38 years in the Bennington area. After all the children left home, Clarence and Helen quit farming, sold the farm, and moved to Fremont in 1984. Helen passed away December 1, 1985.

While living in Fremont, Clarence was employed by Memorial Cemetery for 2 years. Then he had a mowing and lawn care business for 11 years, and was the maintenance man at First Lutheran Church for 10 years. He also was a 'handyman' for various people.

On June 20, 1987, Clarence was married to Doloris 'Dee' Robatcek and they made their home in Fremont.

Survivors: wife Doloris 'Dee'
2 daughters Joyce Harms of Lincoln
Joan Schakat of Omaha
step-daughter Dianne Walberg of Fremont
step-son David Robatcek of Glenrock, Wyoming
10 grandchildren
1 step-grandchild
18 great grandchildren
1 great, great grandchild
Clarence was preceded in death by his first wife Helen, son Les, daughter Linda, brother Fred, sister Ella, daughter-in-law Jannelle, and great grandson Madden Lowther.

The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Thursday (Nov. 19th) at First Lutheran Church, Fremont. Military Honors will be rendered at the church following the funeral. The committal will be in Flower Hill Cemetery south of Bennington. Memorials are suggested to the church. Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary will be on Wednesday from 3 to 8 PM with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7 PM.

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Visitation
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
3:00pm to 8:00pm
Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont
1249 E. 23rd St.
Fremont, NE  68025
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Wednesday, November 18, 2015
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Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont
1249 E. 23rd St.
Fremont, NE  68025
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Service
Funeral Service
Thursday, November 19, 2015
10:30am
First Lutheran Church
3200 East Military Avenue
Fremont, NE  68025
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Interment
Flower Hill Cemetery
Bennington, NE

Condolences(10)

  1. Linda Schuette
    Dee: My sincere condolences to you. You and Clarence were always so special to my Mom and me, too. God bless you!!
  2. JoAnn Schakat & Art Schakat
    Dear Dee, Joan, & Joyce, We are sorry we aren't able to be with you today to celebrate Clarence's life and to remember him. He was such a kind and gentle man with a smile and laugh given so freely. I know you all will miss him deeply. With our love and prayers, Art and JoAnn.
  3. Clarice Magnuson
    Dear Dee and Dianne,
    Sincere condolences in the passing of Clarence.
    He gave you many happy years together which is a blessing, Dee. I was glad to have met him and know the gentle, kind person that was a part of your life.
    ......Clarice Christensen Magnuson
  4. Don Matulek-West PMO
    Prayers and condolences to all affected by the passing of Clarence.
    Jeff’s team members in the West Corporation PMO offer their deepest sympathy.
    Revelation 21
  5. Tom Norskov
    Tim and Jeff..... Sad news to learn of your Grandfather passing. I remember him well from his visits to Columbus. A fine fellow. Thinking of you and your families through this time.
  6. jim schneck
    I was deeply saddened to hear of Clarence's passing. His was a life well lived, he will be missed.
  7. June Westphal
    I am very sorry to learn that Clarence has passed away. I took care of his wife Helen when she was ill. I was also very glad for him when he married Mrs. Robatcek. He was a very nice man and he will be missed.
  8. Pooch & Reta Shuey
    Joyce, Pooch and I are very sorry to hear of your loss. After reading your father's obituary it was apparent he had many accomplishments during his life, one of which was raising a wonderful and compassionate daughter. May you treasure the memories of your father and have the assurance you will see him again in paradise. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family; I know you have a very good support system but if there is anything we can do please let us know.
  9. Dar Sweazy
    We will miss that dear sweet man (we will see him soon)! Your family is in our prayers. Love to you all!
  10. Alice Sabye
    Dear Cousins Joyce & Joan,

    I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Clarence's passing. Peace be with you as you celebrate his life and lay his body to rest. I wish I could be at the service for support. He was a hard working man and was a man of God. Tonight he is among the angels dancing with Helen and my mom & dad. Prayers with you both and Dee as you mourn and may the happy memories of his life keep you strong. I am so happy to have some of his wood carving things. He had a real talent at that. Love you all.
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