Clarence Martin Kooker, 87, died May 11, 2016, at 5:55 p.m. at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.
Clarence was born Nov. 14, 1928 in Quakertown, Pa., to Clarence S. and Florence (Bleam) Kooker. After the death of his birth mother, his father remarried and Clarence was raised by Helen (Ahlum) Kooker. On June 30, 1951, Clarence married Mary Nunemaker Kooker who survives.
Clarence graduated from Quakertown High School in Quakertown. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Education from Bluffton College and his Master's degree from Bowling Green State University.
Clarence taught at Bluffton and Hilo, Hawaii Public School systems for 46 years. He was a member of First Mennonite Church in Bluffton.
Survivors include two sons, Ron Kooker of Anacortes, Wash., Martin Wayne Kooker of Baltimore, Md.; a daughter, Flora (Carl) Humphreys of Kenton, Ohio; three grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Clarence was preceded in death by a daughter, Jeanne Marie Kooker.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton. Pastor Wanda Stopher officiating. Private burial will take place in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton.
The family will receive friends on Saturday May 21, for two hours prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Mennonite Church of Bluffton University.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted with Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
