Clarence Irving Monroe

August 18, 1932 - March 14, 2019

Clarence I. Monroe, a devoted child of God, died March 14, 2019 in Miamisburg, OH at the age of 86. Clarence was born August 18, 1932 in Bronson, MI to Harold E. and Gladys E. (Brooker) Monroe. As a boy, he enjoyed swimming in Swan Creek that ran through his childhood farm in Bronson. Clarence met the love of his life, Joyce Curtis, and they were married on October 19, 1958 in Beloit, WI. A devoted Christian, Clarence loved his family and the Lord, and was a great example for others. He enjoyed reading, tending his indoor and outdoor plants, gardening, and hiking in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. More than anything, Clarence enjoyed being outside in nature and felt close to the Lord there. He had a very keen interest in trees, easily identifying any tree by its bark and leaves. His favorite tree was the Sugar Maple, and he would plant one at every home his family lived in, which were many over the years. Clarence is survived by his loving, caring wife, Joyce Monroe; his children, Rick (Rhonda) Monroe, Ruthie (Kurt) Willis, and Dotsy (Scott) Griessmann ; grandchildren, Elizabeth Monroe, Michael (Kayla) Monroe, Hannah Willis, Kevin (Janice) Willis, David Griessmann, Kristen Griessmann; great-grandson Tucker Monroe; as well as many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents; siblings, Dorothy Mallow and Irene (Kenny)Troyer. Friends are invited to support the family at visitation on Sunday, March 17, 2019, 12 noon to 1:00 pm at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Graveside Service is the same day, 3:00 pm at Bronson Cemetery in Bronson, MI. Memorial donations are requested by the family to Pray Funeral Home for final expenses or Amazing Facts. Friends and family are invited to share memories and support for Clarence’s family on his tribute page at www.PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, MI.