Clarence John Van Essen, 59, Lincoln, died Sunday (4-6-08) at his home. Born Oskaloosa, IA (12-13-1948) to Clarence and Rose (Wassink) Van Essen. Manufacturers Sales Representative for Harry Ferris Company. U. S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Member: Hollywood Heights Chapel.
Family members include wife: Patricia; sons, daughters-in-law: David and Desiree Van Essen, Houston, TX; Matthew and Sarah Van Essen, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law: Valerie and Dennis Easton, Durham, Ontario, Canada; 12 grandchildren; sister: Roseann
Densmore, Anchorage. AK; brother, sister-in-law: Mark and Pam Van Essen, Ottumwa, IA; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, son – Daniel Van Essen.
Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday (4-9-08) Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ St. Brother Ron Kratzer officiating. Burial in Yankee Hill Cemetery.
Memorials to Hollywood Heights Chapel, 936 El Avado Ave., Lincoln, NE 68504.
Visitation: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday until service time, with family greeting friends from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, funeral home.