Cletus Eilerman

Cletus A. Eilerman, age 86, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2011. He was born in Ft. Loramie, OH to the late William and Josephine (Albers) Eilerman. Also preceded in death by: Sisters: Wilma Drees, Rita Brunswick, Dolores Goettemoeller and Mary Schwartz. Brother: Norbert Eilerman. Grandson: Anthony Lovell. Survived by: Wife of 58 years: Dolores (Esser) Eilerman. Children: Sharon (Michael) Post, Rev. Craig Eilerman, Ann (John) Halliday, Kevin Eilerman, Lynn (Terry) Lovell and David Eilerman. Grandchildren: Nick (Sherry), Courtney (Kurtis), Lucas, Nathan, Jessica and Katie. Great granddaughter: Summer. Sisters: Edna Fullenkamp, Leona Speck and Sister Marge Eilerman, OSF. Brother: Ralph Eilerman. Clete was a longtime member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. Veteran US Navy, serving in WWII. Member of the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, Knights of Columbus #2898 and the American Legion #532. He was a volunteer at the Holy Family Soup Kitchen and an avid world traveler. Friends may call at Jerry Spears Funeral Home, 2693 W. Broad St., Sunday, 2-7:30 PM. Funeral Mass, 10:30 AM Monday at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 473 S. Roys Ave. Father Craig Eilerman, Celebrant. Father Stanley Benecki, Concelebrant. Entombment St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Mary Magdalene of the Holy Family Soup Kitchen. Prayer service 7:00 PM Sunday.

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