Clarence Joseph Battane

Clarence Joseph Battane, age 91, of Caseville, died Monday, March 5, 2007 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe of complications from a stroke.

Clare was born of Italian immigrants at home in Detroit on September 16, 1915. He was raised in a strong Catholic home and attended Catholic Schools for nine years. He graduated from Denby High School where he lettered in baseball twice, and he was a member of the “D” club. Clare served his country in World War II in the US Army.

In 1934 Clare married Mildred Hayes; together they had three children. Mildred preceded him in death in 1969. Clare met and married Elvie Powers (nee Snyder) in 1977. They have spent many wonderful times together singing and dancing over the past 30 years.

Clare joined the City of Detroit and worked in various ranks for 30 years. He retired in 1970 as an Assistant Superintendent of the Department of Public Works. He moved to Caseville in September of 1970. Clare kept very active in his retirement: he was a member of St. Roch Catholic Church, a 51 year member of the Knights of Columbus and a 47 year member of the American Legion. In 1976 Clare was instrumental in founding the Caseville Eagles #3690, he served as the charter Chaplin and later as the fifth President. He loved to play euchre and spent many afternoons at his aerie home.

An avid sports fan, Clare closely followed the up and downs of his beloved Detroit Tigers. He also enjoyed fishing, bowling, singing and playing cards.

Clare is survived by his wife Elvie; children Yvonne (Fred) Perian of Madison, Mississippi, Sharon Glodowski of Mt. Clemens, Gary Battane of Largo, Florida, Linda (Jess) Halstead of Livonia, Peggy (Steve) Cavanaugh of Dearborn, Mark (Linda) Powers of Garden City, and Cory (Sue) Powers of Redford; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and special nephews Leonard and Dave Battane.

Clare is preceded in death by his parents Leo and Mary (Medici), and all 7 of his brothers and sisters: Edward, Albert, William, Louis, Helen, Lydia and Florence.

A Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday at St. Roch Catholic Church, Caseville, with Fr. Ken Yaroch presiding. Burial will be in Caseville Township Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Caseville American Legion Jean Post #8042.

Visitation will be 2-8PM Tuesday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville and from 10 AM Wednesday until the time of Mass. There will be a K of C rosary at 4 PM Tuesday and an Eagles’ Ritual at 6PM Tuesday.

Memorials should be in the form of Mass donations.