Clarence Albert Weil, 59

Clarence Albert Weil, 59, passed away peacefully Dec. 20, 2011, at his home in Post Falls.

Clarence was born Oct. 31, 1952, to Albert and Pauline (Pfenning) Weil in Hazen, N.D.

Clarence lived in the Silver Valley nearly his whole life. He married his wife, Carolyn Sue Matherly (Weil), on June 28, 1975, in Osburn. Clarence worked in the grocery business for more than 30 years until his retirement in 2007. He was an active member and youth group leader of the Bethany Lutheran Church in Osburn. After raising his two children, Jason E. Weil and Wendy M. Weil, Clarence and Carolyn then moved to Post Falls in 2005. Since then, he has been blessed with the daily activities of his seven grandchildren: Mariah, Kouper, Thomas, Dontae, Natalia, Kage (Lovie) and the newest addition, Kellen.

Clarence is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Weil; his two children, Jason Weil and Wendy Weil; his two brothers, Kevin Pfenning with wife Tracey and Keith Pfenning with wife Melissa - all of Post Falls; and sister Clarice, with husband, Bob Priebe, of Osburn.

Clarence is preceded in death by his mother, Pauline Pfenning; dad Albert Weil and stepfather Erhardt Pfenning.

A Celebration of Life for Clarence will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26, 2011, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Osburn. There will be a potluck to follow at the church.

English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls, has been entrusted with the final arrangements. Please sign Clarence's guest registry and view his online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.