Clarence Hertlein Jr. (1950-2022)

Clarence George Hertlein Jr., 72, of Valley Falls, passed away Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City.

He was born July 30, 1950, the son of Clarence Sr. and Teresa M. (Nelson) Hertlein. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.

Surviving are his sisters, Mary Lou Fisher (Doug), Virginia Ann Burghart, Rita Marie Hertlein and Carol Sue Debacker (Dan); his niece, Mariah Rickenbach (Ricky) and his best friend and considered his brother, Scott “Sarg” Morrow (Cindy). Many other close friends and distant relatives also survive.

Cremation will take place and, at a later date, his final instruction as to his final resting place will be honored. It will be private. Arrangements are with Mercer Funeral Home in Valley Falls. Memorials may be given to the Grahem-Herbers VFW Post 3084, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 6, Valley Falls, KS 66088.

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