Published in the Pine City Pioneer, Pine City, MN page 12, June 18, 2009

Clarence E. Teich 78, of Pine City, died Wednesday June 10, 2009 at the Lakeside Nursing Home in Pine City.

Clarence Emil Teich was born on Oct. 9, 1930 on the family farm in Pokegama Township. Clarence was the son of Emil and Mary (Vondrasek) Teich. He was baptized as an infant and confirmed as a youth at the Zion Lutheran Church in Pine City. He received h is education in the Country School District #47 one mile south of the family farm.

Clarence was united in marriage to Louise Schied in New Ulm.

Clarence, along with his brother Wally, ran the Standard Oil station in Pine City for 10 years. After selling the gas station, Wally opened Wally’s Tire Shop in Hutchinson. This is where Clarence worked until he moved to New Ulm. He then managed the tire shop in New Ulm. Clarence also lived in Walker and Little Falls before returning to his hometown of Pine City.

Clarence enjoyed socializing with friends and family, listening to polka music, going to farm auctions and learning about the latest styles in cars and trucks (especially red).

When Clarence needed assistance with his daily care, he became a resident of Lakeside Nursing Home in Pine City in the summer of 2004.

Clarence is survived by his brothers and sisters, Ernie Teich and his wife Evelyn of Mesa, AZ, Ervin Teich of Pine City, Rose Marie Merz and her husband Paul of Maple Plain, Wally Teich of Hutchinson, Clinton Teich and his wife LaVerne of Pine City and Nina Mattkins of Hutchinson; many nephews and nieces as well as other relatives and many friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, sister-sin-law, brother-in-law, great nephew and many friends.

A funeral service was Monday, June 15 at Zion Lutheran Church in Pine City. Pastor Glen Kleppe officiated. Casket bearers were Bryan Teich, Terry Teich, Dennis Teich, Alan Teich, Roger Teich and Scott Teich.

Arrangements were by Swanson Funeral Chapel Pine City.