Obituary

Clara Bernadette Diringer

Obituary

Clara Bernadette Diringer, 94, died on Thursday (Nov. 3, 2011) at Asbury Park in Newton.

Clara was born on Jan. 29, 1917, in Cincinnati to Joseph and Anna (Tissel) Behne. They preceded her in death.

Clara served in the U.S. Navy in Washington, D.C., during World War II. During that time, she met and married Paul Diringer on March 22, 1945, in Bethesda, Md. They were married for 62 years before his death in 2008.

Clara was a longtime Axtell Hospital employee. She enjoyed gardening, needle work, canning and baking. She deeply loved her children and grandchildren. Sharing ice cream with all of the grandchildren was a special time.

Clara was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the American Legion, St. Mary's Altar Society and the Daughters of Isabella.

She is survived by her son, Paul "Frank" (Helen) Diringer and daughter, Linda (Stan) Guhr, both of Newton. There are five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers: Joseph, Edwin, Vincent and Francis Behne.

The Mass of Resurrection will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. A graveside committal service will follow the Mass at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Monday at Petersen Funeral Home. The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Petersen Funeral Home.

Memorial suggestions are for St. Mary's Catholic Church and Asbury Park, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences can be left at petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com.