Clarence S. Katsma, age 90, of Cambria, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 2 ^nd , 2021.

Clarence was born in the township of Randolph on December 10 ^th , 1930, the son of Sam and Mary (Kuik) Katsma. He was united in marriage to Gertie Elgersma on December 28 ^th , 1951. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the American Legion Post 401. Clarence and Gertie spent their entire married life on their family farm. He was a member of the First Reformed Church of Friesland.

Clarence is survived by his wife of almost 70 years, Gertie Katsma; children, Randy (Jane) Katsma, Duane (Darlene) Katsma, and Loretta (Gary) Froehlich; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Katie Boorsma, Evelyn VanderGalien, and Carol Moat; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Bloc; and further survived by other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son Gary, 3 brothers – Jerry, Dewey, Ted, and 5 sisters – Jenny, Gertie, Elsie, Dorothy, and Ann.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Clarence's name may be directed to Words of Hope - www.woh.org/donate/

In honoring the family's wishes, a private service will be held at a later date.

Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, is honored to be serving the family.  You may send private online condolences or sign the family's guest book at www.cstonefs.com.