Our loving and compassionate father, grandpa, brother and uncle was welcomed by Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, June 13, 2020. Clarence passed away at Caretel Inn Assisted Living in Bay City. Age 91 years. The son of the late Alex and Lois (Prast) Squanda, Clarence was born September 23, 1928 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a 1946 graduate of Saginaw High School. Clarence then enlisted in the United States Navy Reserve in 1948 and proudly served his country for 40 years. He was a member of the Navy Shooting Team and enjoyed competitive shooting. Clarence married the love of his life, Louise R. Schroeder, on September 17, 1958. She predeceased him September 15, 2007. He was employed at Garber Buick alongside his father for nine years. He then was employed at Consumers Power Company for 30 years in the engineering department. Clarence was a faithful member of St. John Paul II Catholic Church in Carrollton and was a member of Knights of Columbus Council #4232. He was a proud member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. Clarence enjoyed hunting and fishing from an early age and passed down those traditions to his three sons. Clarence was a lifelong pilot and always enjoyed being around his fellow pilots at Harry Brown Airport. He was a lifelong resident of the Indiantown community where he enjoyed tending to his garden and vineyard to make homemade wine. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to his neighbors. Clarence volunteered with what little time he had as a 4H instructor and enjoyed teaching electronics and gardening to the youth of the neighborhood. He also volunteered as a “Big Brother”. Clarence served on the Saginaw Fair Board for a number of years and loved to take his family to the fair every year.


Surviving to cherish his memory are three sons and their spouses, Michael (Nancy) Squanda, Gregory (Phyllis) Squanda, James (Sheila) Squanda; seven grandchildren, Kimberlee (Brian) Owens, Megan (Jake) Thompson, Aaron, Ryan, Shannon, Colleen and Brianna Squanda; two sisters, Marlene (Ralph) Sova, Mary Lou (Jack) Brickel; a sister-in-law, Billie Squanda; many nieces and nephews. Clarence was preceded in death by his brother, Robert (Billie) Squanda.


Clarence’s family sincerely appreciates all his neighbors that cared for him in his later years. Without you he wouldn’t have been able to stay at his home as long as he did.


Funeral Liturgy will take place 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2020 at St. John Paul II Parish, St. Josaphat Catholic Church, 469 Shattuck Rd., Carrollton. Rev. Fr. Matthew Federico will officiate. Burial will take place in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens with Military Services conducted by V.F.W. Post #1859. There will no visiting hours at the funeral home. Friends may visit at St. Josaphat Catholic Church on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. John Paul II Parish or to the wishes of the family.