2024
Gerald Eugene Clingenpeel, 87, of Flora, entered heaven Monday, October 28, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Delphi. Gerald was born to the late John and Cletus Wilson Clingenpeel in Flora on July 29, 1937. He was a graduate of Flora High School and Ball State University. Gerald taught fifth and sixth grades at Richmond, Centerville and Northwestern. After years giving his best in the classroom, past students would keep in touch with Gerald until his death. Gerald enjoyed taking Young Hoosiers on field trips around the state of Indiana. Gerald was a man of strong faith and was active at First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and sang with the church family. A few memories of Gerald’s life, his love for cats, gift of gab and he never met a stranger. After retirement, Gerald spent many hours volunteering at the Flora Senior Center, St. Elizabeth Healthcare and worked with the Elections Board. He was always available to drive a neighbor or friend to their doctor appointments. In Gerald’s younger years, he enjoyed being Santa Clause. Gerald was the youngest of seven siblings. He is survived by his sister: Diana Nevin a resident of Milner Healthcare in Rossville. Several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He is preceded by his parents, three brothers: Glen, Eddie and Wayne Clingenpeel. Two sisters: Mary Margaret Pearson and Bonnie Rieken.
Following Gerald’s wishes there will be no public service. Private burial will be at Maple Lawn Cemetery. The one thing Gerald wanted was for his friends to donate to the Kokomo Humane Society, 729 E. Hoffer St, Kokomo, IN 46902 in his memory.
Wheeler Family Funeral Home-Baker Chapel is honored to serve the Clingenpeel Family.
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Clydette Krueger
October 30, 2024 5:06 pm ·Uncle Gerald was a one of a kind guy, he always made all of us kids laugh. He will be missed by so many who loved him. Rest in Peace Uncle Gerald, love you bunches. I’m one of Eddie’s kids, Condolences to the rest of my family!
Elizabeth (Clingenpeel)Kissack
October 30, 2024 6:00 pm ·Uncle Gerald,you were the best when us kids were growing up!You were there for Mom and us.I sure am going to miss your smile,the laughter and most of all …YOU!Keep the kids in line and give Mom a hug for me!Love you,Uncle Gerald! 💓
Tina
November 3, 2024 12:23 pm ·UNKA Gerald You are so going to be missed . Thank you for always being there not only for me but for the others in our community. I’ll continue to do our servant work with the strength and dignity and smiles you and grammy installed in me. With the faith GOD will see us thru…Thank you for being a true honest man.No other Santa will ever fill your shoes. Love you forever… Lil Tina marie.
Melissa Stone
November 8, 2024 7:47 am ·Mr. Clingenpeel was my 4th grade teacher and my all-time favorite! I am a teacher today and remember him often when with my students. We stayed in touch through my school years; he came to my high school graduation and stopped to check on my mom after my dad died; as well as attending my husband’s southern gospel quartet once. Truly a light of God’s love in the world! Prayers and sympathy to the family.
Pat &Deb
November 15, 2024 10:50 am ·Uncle Gerald, you sure will be missed. You’re sense of humor was great. You loved having visitors and Debbie’s notes and cards she sent you. Tell the rest of the family we miss them. All of our Love, Pat &Deb
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