Clarence A. Whitaker

Clarence A. Whitaker, age 91, of Louisburg, KS passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Louisburg Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born October 2, 1924 at Louisburg, KS, the son of Riley Dean and Frieda (Kircher) Whitaker. He was married to Helen Mae Smith who preceded him in death on February 8, 1977. He later married Alberta Pottorff on February 2, 1988. He grew up in the Louisburg area and graduated from Louisburg High School in 1942. He was inducted into the United States Army in 1944 and served until being honorably discharged in 1946 as Tec 5 (Sergeant). Clarence worked for the United States Postal Service before retiring in 1984. Clarence loved to play golf and was an avid gardener and was especially famous for his tomatoes. He also looked forward to going on his annual pheasant hunting trip with his buddies. Clarence was a lifetime member of the Louisburg American Legion Post # 250, VFW, NARF and ALB. He was also preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Helen Shea; one brother, Wilbur Dean Whitaker, one step-son, Billy Dean Pottorff, and Step - Grandson Jesse W. Pottorff Survivors include his wife, Alberta (Bert), of the home; two sons, Allen (Patty) Whitaker and Jim (Debbie) Whitaker; one brother, Lester Whitaker; one sister, Dorothy Haney, two step-daughters, Dixie (Shawn) Jennings and Rebecca (Jeff) Shaffer and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. The family suggests contributions to Louisburg American Legion Post #250 or Louisburg American Legion Auxiliary. To share your memories of Clarence or leave a special condolence message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above. Louisburg United Methodist Church 249 N. Metcalf Louisburg, KS Service: Monday, June 13, 2016 at 12:00 PM Visitation: Monday, June 13, 2016 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM