Clarence George Hertlein Jr., 72, Valley Falls, Kansas, passed away on November 10, 2022 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City.

Clarence worked as a salesman in the welding supply field and at the Midwest Grain Products (MGP) facility in Atchison, Kansas. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.

He was born July 30, 1950, the son of Clarence Sr. (deceased 1992) and Teresa M. (Nelson) Hertlein (decreased 2002).

Surviving are his sisters Mary Lou Fisher (Doug), Virginia Ann. Burghart, Rita Marie Hertlein and Carol Sue Debacker (Dan). Also surviving are nieces and nephews Deann (Fisher) Kipers (Gregg), Matthew Fisher (Valerie), Michael J. Burghart, Jr., Beth (Burghart) Erb (Tory), Mariah (Debacker) Rickenbach (Philip aka Ricky) and his best friend considered brother Scott (Sarg) Morrow (Cindy). Many other close friends and distant relatives also survive.

Clarence was cremated. Weather permitting, a Catholic burial, officiated by Father Lazar Carasala, will be at Coal Creek Cemetery in Valley Falls at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Those wanting to attend are welcome to do so.