Clarence Bigelow owned Bigelow Electronics
Clarence E. Bigelow, 86, died Jan. 13, 2019, at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay. Clarence was born Sept. 24, 1932, in Beulah, Michigan, to the late Avery and Iva (Wiggins) Bigelow. On Jan. 11, 1958, he married Bonnie Marquart Bigelow who preceded him in death on July 17, 2008.
Clarence graduate from Benzonia High School in Benzonia, Michigan. He worked at Triplett Corporation in Bluffton until 1964. In 1964, he started Bigelow Electronics in Bluffton and was a dedicated volunteer at the Et Cetera Shop in Bluffton for 12 years.
Clarence is survived by nieces and nephews.
Clarence was preceded in death by a brother, Marvin Bigelow and a sister, Verda Klingebiel.
A Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 22, at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. Michael Doty officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Et Cetera Shop.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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