Eugene “Gene” W. Clements

Eugene “Gene” W. Clements, 67, of Orleans passed away on May 7, 2011 in Grand Rapids.  Gene was born in Bay City on September 15, 1943 to David and Clara (Hubbard) Clement Sr.  On July 18, 1987, he married Peggy Hopkins in Sheridan. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and was a member of the Stanton American Legion where he served as a past Sergeant at Arms and Historian.  He lived in the Stanton and Orleans area for many years. 

Gene is survived by his siblings; David and Sue Clements Jr. of Bay City, William and Kay Clements of Crystal, James and June Clements of Lansing, Mary and Al Schwerin of Bentley, Bonnie and Clair Myers of Edmore, and Jacqueline McGill of Stanton; many nieces and nephews, cousins,  and friends.  He was preceded in death by his wife Peggy, his parents, and his sister Tammy Schnicke.

Memorial services will be held at the Barden Funeral Home, Stanton, on Monday, May 16, 2011 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Oscar Montez officiating and American Legion Post #452 in Stanton providing an honor guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society envelopes are available at the funeral home.