Clare Eugene Blakeslee
April 7, 1941 ~ December 17, 2023
Born in: Union City, Pennsylvania
Clara Eugene Blakeslee, 82, of Union City, passed away, Sunday, December 17, 2023 unexpectedly at home. He was born in Union City on April 7, 1941 a son of Carl T. Blakeslee, Sr. and Lula Carter Blakeslee. He married Karen Stone.
He proudly served his country with the US Army during the Korean War and was a Engish Teacher for Wattsburg School District for 28 years.
There will be no services held at this time.
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Thu, Dec 21 at 11:48 AM
Notification from: Pennsylvania American Legion
Notice of Passing, Past Department Commander Clare Blakeslee
Unfortunately, Department has the sad duty to report yet another passing. Past Department Commander Clare Blakeslee passed away Sunday. Clare held many offices within The American Legion, both Department and National levels. Clare served as Department Commander 1996-1997, Department Western Vice Commander 1992-1993 and District 29 Commander 1991-1992. Clare also worked for the Department of PA as a DSO from 2003-2008.
Clare most recently served at the National level as a member of the VA Volunteer Services. He was his Post’s (Post 237 Union City) Service Officer at the time of his death. He was a Dept Life Member of PA as well. Previously, he served on the National level as member of the Americanism Commission and Legislative Council.
Department sends its condolences to the Blakeslee family. We ask that you them in your thoughts and prayers.
Obituary link is attached. No service is planned at this time.
Any and I would like to offer our deepest sympathies to the Blakeslee Family. Claire will be deeply missed, he serves this Department with Honor and Distinction throughout his Legion Career. P D C Michael D Murphy.
Clare was an excellent example of a true Patriot. He loved his Country with no reservations. He had the most upward respect for Servicemen and all Veterans. I had the pleasure to serve with Clare on the Erie-Crawford Veterans Burial Detail for over 15 years. I respected him for his values, educational skills and intelligence. Sympathy to his family on their loss.
Elmer Lemock
Shocked beyond belief! Clare was a good friend, one of the best, who I worked with in our American Legion for over 20 years, before family considerations demanded that we move to Ohio! Clare was the kind of friend you could count on and he could be, and often was, fierce in his loyalty to those he considered to be his friends. I spent many hours on the road, at meetings, and conventions with him. Like I said, he was a good friend, and more importantly, he was a good man!
I love you dad.i miss you so much.i thank you for everything you instilled in me and taking me into your life. You accomplished so much I can only hope to accomplish as much.you are a dedicated Veteran with morals and values,a dedicated father and husband whom gives respect where warranted.,kind,caring, and most of all my HERO. LOVE INFINITY until we meet again
Your son Michael