Clarence Tarala age 81, passed away on September 25, 2013, at Fox River Nursing and Rehabilitation. Clarence was born on June 14, 1932, in Oshkosh, the son of the late Katherine (Shock) and Andrew Tarala. Clarence lived in Winneconne with his longtime sweetheart Claudia "Sam" McCarty. Clarence retired in 1997 from Pluswood, and spent the next seven years owning and operating Green Acres Stables where he enjoyed "farming". When he was really ready to retire he returned to Winneconne where he had raised his family with Sally. In Clarence's earlier years he enjoyed playing both football and baseball for Winneconne High School, and continued his love of sports by attending many of his grandchildren's games.
Clarence was an avid bowler who at the age of fifty nine bowled a 300 game. He bowled every week at Shoreview and Oshkosh Lanes until last spring. Clarence also enjoyed fishing as a hobby.
Clarence will be deeply missed by Sam, his children; Terry (Don) Matejowec, Tim (Sue) Tarala, Troy Tarala, Tammi (Dean) Ackmann. His sisters; Lilly Bloedow, and Dorothy (Arvin) Hesse. Clarence was grandfather to twelve grandchildren; Guy (Trina) Lux, Darcie (Jeff) Lux, Brandon ( Fallon) Miller, Brittany (Mike) Collette, Jake Ackmann, Casey Kolodzik, Frankie Tarala, Samantha Tarala, Cody (Brent) Van Hout, Angela Tarala, Tana Tarala, and Amber Bilareal. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers; Bill, John, and Eddie.
Our family would like to give a special thank you to Fox River Nursing and Rehab Center and their excellent special care unit. The staff treated our Dad with compassion in his last days and was wonderful to our family. Also, a huge thank you to Southern Care Hospice for everything. Lastly, we would like to acknowledge Lucy Cartwright for being a good neighbor and friend to our Dad.
Clarence's family has arranged an open bowl in his honor at Shoreview Lanes, 1823 Grove St. Oshkosh, on Friday October 4, 2013, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
When the thunder rolls we will picture our Dad's sparkling blue eyes in heaven as he carries on his passion for bowling.