PERRYVILLE -- Jess J. Clements, 80, of Perryville, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 1991, at the Perry County Nursing Home in Perryville.
He was born Jan. 17, 1911, in Perry County, son of August and Albertine Behrle Clements.
He was married to Stella Boxdorfer on Oct. 5, 1956. She preceded him in death on Nov. 30, 1990.
He is survived by three sisters, Birdel Biehle of Crystal City, Iola Farrar and Viola Yamnitz, both of Perryville; 28 nieces and nephews and a number of great and great, great nieces and nephews.
He was a veteran of World War II, a member of St. Vincent de Paul Church of Perryville and American Legion Post #133.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at Young and Sons Funeral Home at Perryville. A parish wake service will be held at 7 p.m. today.
Service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Vincent de Paul Church with the Rev. Henry Grodecki officiating. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery at Perryville.
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