Mr. Clarence W. Krager, Sr., 73, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Riverside Village of Elkhart on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 2:10 pm.

He was born in Manhattan, KS on May 28, 1944 to the late Faye and Thelma Krager and is preceded in death by his wife Carolyn (Smith) Krager, who passed in 1995.

Survivors include his sons Buddie and Clarence Krager, Jr.; former daughter-in-law Renee Hall; sisters Geraldine and Velma Krager and 5 grandchildren.

In accordance with the family's wishes, Billings Funeral Home of Elkhart has been assisting the family with cremation arrangements.

Clarence worked in floor installation and upkeep for the better part of his life. He was also a US Army veteran.