Clarence M. Fleer

Clarence Milton Fleer of Columbia, MO passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, at the age of 89. He was born in Washington, MO on September 30, 1932, to the late Elmer and Goldia (Benny) Fleer. In 1953, Clarence joined the United States Army where he faithfully served his country until he was honorably discharged as Staff Sargent in 1954. Clarence spent much of his career working at Intertherm/Nordyne, starting at the St. Louis plant in 1968 as Production Foreman. He was promoted to Plant Manager in 1970 and opened the Booneville, MO plant in 1978, where he remained until retirement in 1993. Over the years, Clarence was also an entrepreneur as co-owner of Fleer’s Bar, J.C Enterprises and Fleer Enterprises Real Estate companies, and later he and Fara became owners of Central Storage. By 1995, businesses were sold so that he and Fara could spend time travelling. In his final years, Clarence took pleasure in being with family and friends, walking, fishing and sitting on the back porch with Fara enjoying their beautiful surroundings. Most recently, Clarence spent quality time with his many friends and staff at Cedarhurst Senior Living in Columbia, MO. Clarence was the loving Husband of the late Fara M. (Vitale) Fleer; devoted father of Karen (Bob) Eigenseher and Mary “Chris” (Timothy) Gambill; cherished grandmother of Ryan and Angie Bendler and Beau Gambill and stepgrandfather of Jeffery Eigenseher; treasured greatgrandfather of Ryan Jr. and Andrew Bendler, Brooklyn and Emma Schneider, and Tyler and Matthew Eigenseher. He is preceded in death by his sons Eugene and David Fleer, brothers Gilbert, James and Stanley Fleer and Sister Alice (Fleer) Montgomery. Clarence will also be fondly remembered by in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of long-time friends. Clarence was a loyal supporter of the Special Olympics and would appreciate memorials made to the organization via somo.org. Visitation Tuesday, September 27, 2022 from 12:00p.m. until the time of service at 2:00p.m. at CHAPEL HILL MORTUARY, 6300 Highway 30, Cedar Hill, Missouri, followed by interment at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Family and friends can review and share stories, photos, and condolences online at stlfuneral.com and follow details of this event at www.facebook.com/stlchapelhill.

Clarence M. Fleer

September 30, 1932 - September 23, 2022