Clarence E. Robertson Jr.

Clarence married the love of his life, Carrie E. Franco, on Sept. 8, 1953, in Winchester, Va.

Clarence is survived by his loving wife of 71 years; and their sons: Chris E. Robertson (Connie) in New Mexico, Craig E. Robertson (Susi) of Altoona, Chad E. Robertson (Susanne) in Connecticut, David Robertson (Kim) in Florida, Jackie (wife of Robb) and Mary (partner of Tom); numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and his four sisters: Barbara Dobbins, Nancy Alger, June Graham and Dolores McDaniel.

He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Earl; brother, Joseph; and sons, Robb and Thomas Robertson.

Clarence was an Altoona High School graduate and joined the U.S. Army in April 1953 and served during the Korean War.

He retired as a technician from Penelec and previously worked at ACME Foods.

Clarence was a devoted member of Mount Carmel Church, where he attended daily Mass.

He loved basketball and played every chance he had well into his 60s. In his retirement years, you could often find him fishing, especially with his favorite fishing partner, Alex Franco. Clarence was an adored father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend and will be greatly missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing him.

Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, where a vigil for the deceased will be held.

A funeral Mass with military honors will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 806 11th St., Altoona, PA 16602. Committal will be at Calvary Cemetery.

The family asks that contributions be made in Clarence’s memory to DAV-Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.

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