Clarence Michael Juelich

Clarence Juelich, age 87, of Breckenridge, MN passed away on September 20, 2024 in his home at Twin Town Villa in Breckenridge.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Ave Maria Catholic Church in Wheaton, MN with Fr. Stanley Wieser Celebrant. Organist will be Cindy Sanasack with special music provided by the Ave Maria Catholic Church Choir. 

Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 25th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service and Time of Sharing at the Bainbridge Funeral Home in Wheaton. Visitation will continue Thursday morning, one hour prior to service time at the church.

Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Beardsley, MN. Military Rites will be provided by the Merton Dale American Legion Post #80.

Clarence Michael Juelich was born on April 11, 1937 to John and Margaret (Simon) Juelich. He attended Beardsley High School and graduated in 1955. After graduating from high school, he continued to work side by side with his dad in his painting business. He enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1959. He got engaged to Dale Elaine Cuff on Christmas Eve 1965 and was united in marriage on September 18, 1966. They lived in Beardsley, MN where he worked in the local lumber yard with a short stent living in Marietta, MN before moving to Wheaton, MN and raising their family. While in Wheaton alongside his wife Dale, they owned and operated the Montgomery Wards Agency until he became the Wheaton City Clerk which he did until he retired. Together they had three children, John Michael, Jonathan Michael and Julie Ann. Clarence enjoyed going to antique car shows with his wife and children. He loved showing off his 1959 hard top retractable Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner. He also enjoyed many camping weekends at nearby lake resorts and RV trip vacations. He was a member of the American Legion. His love of history led him to be one of the founding members of the Traverse County Historical Society. He later on became the president of the Traverse County Historical Society and Museum. In his later years he took his love of cars on the road with a special group of local convertible owners and went on weekly drives and the annual summer extended road trips. With seven grandchildren, Clarence spent a lot of time attending numerous sporting events and band concerts and various other school activities. Of all the things Clarence loved doing, his greatest joy came from spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Clarence is survived by two of his children: Jonathan (Janell) Juelich of Moorhead, MN; Julie (Clayton) Ernst of Breckenridge, MN; seven grandchildren: Alexa (Andrew), Dallen, Jaelie, and Connor; Brookelyn, Benton, and Ella; great grandchildren: Aubrey, Abraham, and Allison; sister Florence (Edward) Holker; special friend: Dolores “Dolly” Rubertus and several nieces and nephews. 

Clarence was preceded in death by his wife: Dale Elaine (Cuff) Juelich; parents John and Margaret “Peg” Juelich; infant son: John Michael, mother and father-in-laws: Myra Daune Cuff (died when Dale was 4), Harold and Rachel Cuff; and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins. 

In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Traverse County Historical Society - 1502 1st Avenue North - Wheaton, MN 56296.