Clare M. Herald

Clare M. Herald, 91 of Stanton passed away Friday, March 2, 2012 in Alma.  Clare was born on April 16, 1920 in Stanton to Michael and Edna (Stewart) Herald.          

Clare was a proud veteran of WWII serving in the United States Army the National Guard where he was a Heavy Machine Gunner and a Sgt. In the Military Police and earned several ribbons and medals including 3 Bronze Battle Stars.  He was a member of the 32nd Red Arrow Infantry Division “Ghost Mountains Boys”, New Guinea Campaign.

He enjoyed boxing and participated in several Golden Glove competitions. On January 8, 1946 he married Mae H. (Welch) in Stanton. Clare and his wife owned Stanton Watch Shop where he repaired watches, jewelry, and fixed many clocks in the area including the Court House Clock.  He also operated the Secretary of State Stanton branch for 23 years.  He retired from the United States Postal Service after 18 years.

Clare is survived by his children, Sheryl Lund of Mt. Pleasant, Sheila Herald of Arizona, Curtis and Suzanne Herald, David Herald and his fiancé Vera Wood all of Sheridan; grandchildren, Patrick Lund, Trevor and Jessica Brooks, Oliver Brooks, Shelley and Rick Treynor, Laura and Dustin Bensinger , Amanda and Clinton Moomey, and Sarah Herald;  4 great grandchildren; his sisters, Helen Hansen and Patricia Cook; and several brothers and sisters in law, nieces, and nephews.

Clare was preceded in death by his wife Mae in 2004; brother, Jim Herald; sisters, Fern Brooks, and Mitsie Herald.

A memorial service honoring Clare will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at the Barden Funeral Home, Stanton.  Pastor Kurt Hoffman from Trinity Evangelical Free Church will officiate.  The American Legion Post 0452 will give Military Honors.  Burial will be in the Fort Custer National Cemetery.

For those desiring to do so, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Stanton American Legion Auxiliary; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. 

Comments

[Penny (Ritter) Barber]

So sorry to hear of Clares passing. Thinking of the entire Herald family.

[Laura Mosby]

Clare will be sadly missed. I enjoyed hearing his stories about my dad and their experiences during World War II. May the Lord give you peace, comfort and happy memories.

[Angela McVeigh]

So sorry to hear of his passing. We used to live in the home where he and Mae married in Stanton. He will be sadly missed.
The McVeigh's

[Steve & Marilyn Chapin]

So sorry to hear of Clare' s passing, he will be missed. He certainly had lots of stories to tell.
Our prayers to all his family.
Steve & Marilyn

[Shelley petersen]

My thoughts and prayers go to your family. What a wonderful person Clare was. I enjoyed listening to his war stories and he will truly be missed!

[Dennis and Renee Adams]

Our condolences and God's Blessings.

[Harold Edwards & Family]

Our family knew Clare for years. We are sorry for your loss.

[Lynn Ann Maricle]

Mae and Clare were my aunt and uncle. I always think of them as a pair. They were wonderful, colorful people who were a part of our very large family. Uncle Clare was softspoken, but always had an amazing bit of information to share. I always think of him as a jeweler and a coin lover. He was a member of the greatest generation, and I thank him for that. I know he will be missed, as is his wife, Aunt Mae. Love to all the family.