Clarence W. Mann, 83, Long Beach, Calif., formerly of Luverne, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001, at Emperess Rehabilitation Center in Long Beach.
Services were Monday, Oct. 15, at St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne. The Rev. Charles Boeder officiated. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, Luverne.
Clarence Mann was born to Louie and Agnes (Moeller) Mann on June 14, 1918, on the family farm in Mound Township near Luverne. He was raised there and attended Mound Township country school. Following his education, he worked on the farm until 1952. He then moved to California where he worked for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft for 38 years. In 1996 he entered Regent Villa Home in Long Beach, Calif., where he remained until he was transferred to Emperess Rehabilitation Center in Long Beach.
Mr. Mann was a member of First Lutheran Church. He enjoyed bowling and fishing in his earlier years.
Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Verna Mann, Luverne; one sister, Lorene Busby, Dallas, Texas; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Mann was preceded in death by his parents.
Engebretson Funeral Home, Luverne, was in charge of arrangements.