Clement S. Napierala

Clement S. Napierala 83, Wausau, formerly of Rib Falls, entered into his heavenly home on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at his residence. He was born May 7, 1921 in the town of Rib Falls, son of the late Peter and Frances (Krause) Napierala. On June 7, 1944, he married Regina Senski at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She preceded him in death on July 24, 2001. Clement farmed in the town of Rib Falls all his life, retiring in 1984 and worked in a sawmill and later was a grader man in the town of Rib Falls. For the past three years, Clement was a volunteer at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was a life-long member of the Holy Name Society and the National Catholic Society of Foresters at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He enjoyed telling stories of his younger days, card playing and being with family and friends. Survivors include one daughter, Judy (Harold) Baeseman, Rib Falls and their children, Harry Baeseman, Amy (Jim) Trawicki, Steve (Rebecca Breskie) Baeseman, Jenny, Jason Baeseman and Connie Baeseman; three sons, Tom (Tonie) Napierala, Rib Falls, and their children, Jenna, Joseph, Paul, Lindsey and Carissa Napierala; John (Ann) Napierala, Rib Falls and their children, Clint, Betty Ann (fiancAC. James Cracraft), Wesley and Kelly Napierala; Terry (Donna) Napierala, Rib Falls and their children, Becky, Michael and James Napierala; three great grandchildren, Alexandria and Ted Baeseman and Nathan Trawicki; one step great granddaughter, Alyssa Montez; one sister, Theresa Hastreiter, Wisconsin Rapids; one brother-in-law, Thomas Tudahl, La Crosse; many nieces and nephews. Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Regina Napierala and sister, Bernice Tudahl. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m Monday, August 23, 2004 at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. Rev. Norman Boneck will preside. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar and again on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church. There will be a 4:00 p.m. rosary services Sunday afternoon at the Edgar funeral home. "Peace be with you Dad, you are now with Mom". "Thanks Dad for all the memories". Online condolences at www.petersonkraemer.com