Clarence Edward Greguras, 81, entered into eternal rest April 17, 2023.
He was born May 25, 1941, in Omaha to Edward and Marie (Hain) Greguras. He graduated from Dwight Assumption High School in 1959. Following high school, Clarence entered the U.S. Navy until 1962. Clarence was united in marriage to Barbara Karel on Jan. 22, 1966. From this union, two sons and a daughter were born, Robert Edward, Jean Marie and Gary John. Clarence and Barbara were married for 33 years before Barbara died Sept. 1, 1999. During their marriage, they resided in Bee and were members of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. On Nov. 29, 2002, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Clarence married Charlotte Swanda. Charlotte preceded Clarence in death on Dec. 30, 2019.
Clarence was employed at the Bee Elevator, Hain TV in David City and the U.S. Post Office in Seward (1967-1999). Clarence was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, Brainard Legion Post 273, and was a lector and parishioner in St. Wenceslaus (Bee) and Holy Trinity (Brainard) Catholic churches.
His immense love for his family and friends was well known and was reflected in him frequently suggesting “let's have one more” so that he could spend additional time with those he loved.
Clarence is survived by his sons, Bob (Tamara Arnce) and Gary; step-daughters, Mary (Tom) Dobesh and Kaye (James) Nichols; step-grandchildren, Megan and Alex Beckman and Anthony, Christopher, and Benjamin Nichols; sister, Mary Beth (Sam) Smith; brothers-in-law, Dave Egr, John Holsan, Sr., and Stanley (Bud) Karel; sisters-in-law Linda Egr, Cathy Greguras, Emily Greguras, and Mary Lee Hain as well as numerous nephews, nieces, and friends. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Marie Greguras; first wife, Barbara (Karel); second wife, Charlotte (Swanda); daughter, Jean Marie; father-in law, Stanley Karel; mother-in-law, Ann Karel; brothers, William and Edward Jr.; brother-in-law, Marion Hain; sisters-in-law, Anna Marie Holsan, Carol Karel, and Nancy Karel; and niece, Debbie Holsan.
The funeral mass was April 22 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Bee with committal at the church cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Aquinas High School, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Bee or Holy Trinity Catholc Church in Brainard. Arrangements by Volzke Funeral Home.
