Clarence A. Abraham

Clarence “Butch” A. Abraham, 86, a resident of Harbor Suites, 597 Kingswood Avenue, Fond du Lac, formerly of W6108 Cemetery Road, Van Dyne, died Sunday, September 30, 2007, at St. Agnes Hospital.He was born on March 4, 1921, in Oshkosh, a son of Alfred and Esther Madaus Abraham. He lived most of his life in the Van Dyne area.Mr. Abraham worked for Herb Propson Trucking from 1946-1974. In 1974, he bought the trucking business and hauled livestock until 1984. He is still fondly remembered by the patrons he served.He always enjoyed being around people. He was the official chauffeur for those who needed a ride to appointments, whether it was a doctor, dentist or beauty shop. That joy of being with people led him to Copp’s where he worked for ten years, retiring in 2000.Butch enjoyed bowling. He was an avid Brewer, Badger and Packer fan. His passion was playing sheepshead and treasured time with his family and friends, especially if a game of sheepshead was involved.Being a storyteller, he loved to relive stories from his youth and events from the trucking business. Butch’s trips to Boston, Atlanta, Phoenix and California were very special to him.Butch was a member of Church of Peace, Fond du Lac.He is survived by three sisters: Lucile Rickert of Oshkosh, Irma Draves, LaVerne (Forrest) Wolf both of Fond du Lac; three brothers: Marv Abraham, Orv (Nancy) Abraham both of Fond du Lac, Norb Abraham of Boston; a sister-in-law, Judy Abraham of Phoenix; a special nephew,Ron Draves ; special friends: George (Ardis) Smith and Roger (Gilda) Wegner; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Lawrence and Alfred Jr.; a sister, Rhea Redman; four sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law.The funeral service will be at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, October 3, 2007, at Church of Peace, 158 South Military Road, Fond du Lac, with Rev. Chuck Fluegel officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Van Dyne. The visitation will be on Wednesday at church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name.Thanks to the staff at St. Agnes Hospital and Dr. Schaten. A very special thank you to Butch’s “family” at Harbor Suites. He thoroughly enjoyed the years that he lived there.Butch’s mischievous smile and wit will be missed by all those who knew him.

Clarence A. Abraham

March 4, 1921 - September 30, 2007