Clyde John Lohse, 60, a lifetime Marshall County resident, passed away following an illness at 9:10 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2013. Clyde died as he had wished, at home in the company and care of his loving family. For the past 31 years, Clyde has made his home in rural Argos.
Clyde was born the youngest child of Wilbert H. and Dorothy M. (Tratebas) Lohse, in Plymouth on September 5, 1952.
He graduated from Plymouth High School with the Class of 1971. There he was a member of the track team.
On August 31, 1983 in Plymouth, Clyde took as his bride the former Barbara D. Perkins. Clyde began a 30-year career in the fiberglass tub industry with the Corl Corporation in Bremen, which became Bremenglas and now a part of Maxx Midwest. He was a proficient mechanical robotics operator.
Clyde was an avid outdoorsman. He loved fishing, duck and especially deer hunting and enjoyed sharing that time with his family that started with his father and brothers, his daughter Micah and now his eldest grandson, Gabreal for the past three seasons.
His appreciation for antiques lead him to many antique shops, garage and estate sales, which prompted the establishment of the family business; Down the Road Antiques that he operated at home.
Clyde quite simply loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren and pet dogs Jake and Ollie. He followed NASCAR and was a big Peyton Manning fan making Denver his top NFL team.
He was a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church in Plymouth.
Family members will fondly remember Clyde for living life… his way. They are: his loving wife, Barbara of nearing 30 years, two daughters and their families; Brooke Elizabeth (Seamus) Enyart-Larkin of Kokomo and children; Delaney and Brady and Micah Marie (Ralph) Robertson of Plymouth and children; Gabreal, Gillian and Ashton. His sister Shirley M. Hardesty of Huntington, Indiana and brothers; James H. (Carol) Lohse of Leesburg and David L. Lohse of Plymouth survive with numerous nieces and nephews. His sister-in-law; Joanna (Victor) Weldy of Bremen and children; Brian, Andrew and Victoria also survive along with a lifelong friend, Mike Buffington.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate Clyde’s life on Tuesday, April 2nd from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Services will be conducted by Rev. Charles Krieg on Wednesday, April 3rd at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services.
Burial will follow in the New Oakhill Cemetery in Plymouth.
Preferred are memorial gifts to the ALS Association, 1275 K Street NW, Suite 1050, Washington, DC 20005 or charity of donor’s choice.
Lori (Reichard) Knapp says
Barb, I am so sorry to hear about Clyde, I will always remember how kind he was to everybody. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Will be thinking of you and your family at this time.
Nanette Durbin says
Barb I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and Prayers go out to you and your family
Linda Clevenger says
So sorry for all of you! I have know Clyde most of my life and he was a great guy. I will miss him.
Dale & Dorothy Heflick says
So sorry for your lose, Dale worked with Clyde at Dolan\’s grocery store when they were in high school.
Kenneth Crocker says
My deepest sympathies to Clyde\’s family. I remember him well from high school and running track with him. Peace…Kenneth Crocker, PHS class of 71
Bill Dixon says
Barb I am so sorry for your loss. Clyde was such a wonderful person. The world lost a great guy. He will be missed by all.
Bill and Diane Andrews says
Dave, Sorry to hear about your brother Clyde, our thoughts are with you.
Damaris Story says
Barb,
my condolences. I know it is a hard time.
we lost track of each other, but I have many good memories of the Lohse family. I remember Clyde as a little boy best. it is hard for me to realize those younger do go before me sometimes, much to my dismay.
Keep the faith. It helps so very much.
Damaris
Karen Bailey-Howard says
Barb, so sorry for your loss,I\’ll always remember how much you loved Clyde,30 years have gone so fast, he was always a kind and great person to have met in our lives ,I saw it in Sunday\’s paper and thought of you and our Bremen Glas days. My prayers and thoughts will be with you the next few days. love and God bless you in this sad time. Karen Bailey- Howard
Mairead Nevin Larkin says
Very sorry to hear about your loss were all thinking about you guys here in Ireland.. May he rest in Peace …. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all xx
Debbie & Terry McCoy, Jeff Linda Beehler says
Our deepest sympathy Barb for you and your family. We know Clyde will be dearly missed; another hole in the family of neighbors on Ironwood Road. We will always cherish how Clyde kept a watchful eye on mother. Our hearts go out to you.
ruth anders says
Barb don\’t know if you remember me but used to work with you and Clyde at Bremen Glass. I was sorry to see that he had passed away. My prayers are with you at this time if your loss. Ruth Anders
Gary Peters says
So sorry to hear of the passing of Clyde. We grew up on N. Oak Road and attended school together with Mike B. from Washington thru P.H.S. Always friends. My condolences to all his family and friends.
Bill Dunbar says
Will always remember times at the park playing baseball with Clyde and going to the A&W for a root beer after our games. Such a great friend and classmate.
Al and Becky Wade says
Dave, So sorry to hear that Clyde has passed on. We\’ve known Clyde since high school and he was a well loved person. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time
Sue Peto says
Barb: I was so sorry to hear about Clyde. You are in my prayers.
Lori (Reichard) Knapp says
Barb, I am so sorry to hear about Clyde, I will always remember how kind he was to everybody. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Will be thinking of you and your family at this time.
Nanette Durbin says
Barb I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and Prayers go out to you and your family
Linda Clevenger says
So sorry for all of you! I have know Clyde most of my life and he was a great guy. I will miss him.
Dale & Dorothy Heflick says
So sorry for your lose, Dale worked with Clyde at Dolan\’s grocery store when they were in high school.
Kenneth Crocker says
My deepest sympathies to Clyde\’s family. I remember him well from high school and running track with him. Peace…Kenneth Crocker, PHS class of 71
Bill Dixon says
Barb I am so sorry for your loss. Clyde was such a wonderful person. The world lost a great guy. He will be missed by all.
Bill and Diane Andrews says
Dave, Sorry to hear about your brother Clyde, our thoughts are with you.
Damaris Story says
Barb,
my condolences. I know it is a hard time.
we lost track of each other, but I have many good memories of the Lohse family. I remember Clyde as a little boy best. it is hard for me to realize those younger do go before me sometimes, much to my dismay.
Keep the faith. It helps so very much.
Damaris
Karen Bailey-Howard says
Barb, so sorry for your loss,I\’ll always remember how much you loved Clyde,30 years have gone so fast, he was always a kind and great person to have met in our lives ,I saw it in Sunday\’s paper and thought of you and our Bremen Glas days. My prayers and thoughts will be with you the next few days. love and God bless you in this sad time. Karen Bailey- Howard
Mairead Nevin Larkin says
Very sorry to hear about your loss were all thinking about you guys here in Ireland.. May he rest in Peace …. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all xx
Debbie & Terry McCoy, Jeff Linda Beehler says
Our deepest sympathy Barb for you and your family. We know Clyde will be dearly missed; another hole in the family of neighbors on Ironwood Road. We will always cherish how Clyde kept a watchful eye on mother. Our hearts go out to you.
ruth anders says
Barb don\’t know if you remember me but used to work with you and Clyde at Bremen Glass. I was sorry to see that he had passed away. My prayers are with you at this time if your loss. Ruth Anders
Gary Peters says
So sorry to hear of the passing of Clyde. We grew up on N. Oak Road and attended school together with Mike B. from Washington thru P.H.S. Always friends. My condolences to all his family and friends.
Bill Dunbar says
Will always remember times at the park playing baseball with Clyde and going to the A&W for a root beer after our games. Such a great friend and classmate.
Al and Becky Wade says
Dave, So sorry to hear that Clyde has passed on. We\’ve known Clyde since high school and he was a well loved person. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time
Sue Peto says
Barb: I was so sorry to hear about Clyde. You are in my prayers.