The staff, customers and friends of the Beeville Publishing Co., Action Printing and the Bee-Picayune were shocked Friday afternoon to learn that Clyde Vincent Semar was killed just north of the DeWitt-Goliad County line in a motorcycle accident.
According to a report filed by the Highway Patrol Trooper Albert Hosking, Semar, who was 57, and his 53-year-old wife, Chong, were northbound on U.S. Highway 183 when the accident happened.
The report said the couple were riding on Semar's 1998 Kawasaki motorcycle when he apparently lost control just south of FM 237, went into a ditch and rolled.
Family members said they thought the motorcycle might have blown a tire.
Semar was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Bill Robinson and his wife was flown by air ambulance to University Hospital in San Antonio for treatment.
Friends of the family said the Semars were going to see their grandchild when the accident took place.
Friends who visited Chong in the hospital Sunday said she was scheduled for surgery to repair a broken shoulder and a damaged vertebrae.
Texas Department of Public Safety sources said Monday that they still were not sure of the cause of the accident and the incident still was under investigation.
The report indicated that both victims were wearing helmets when the accident occurred.
Semar's son, John, was reportedly driving a vehicle behind his parents, pulling a trailer with another motorcycle on it when the accident took place.
Members of the local motorcycle club to which Semar belonged were arranging to escort the funeral procession from Galloway's to Glenwood Cemetery.
"Clyde Semar truly was one of the good guys," said Beeville Bee-Picayune co-Publisher Chip Latcham. "He was always friendly, helpful, dependable. He was willing to pitch in and work wherever the company needed him.
"Whenever advertising sold a lot of preprinted inserts for the Bee-Picayune, Clyde was willing to help hand-insert or work on the inserting machine. He often helped with labeling and getting the newspapers out for the postal deliveries, stores and street sales.
"We will dearly miss his expertise as the longtime head of our Action Printing division of Beeville Publishing Company. Clyde was employed here for almost 22 years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family."
Sandy Rice, longtime employee of the company, said, "Clyde was one of those quiet people who was always there, always helpful. He helped John and me get started in motorcycling."
Print shop superintendent Alex Treviño called Semar a hard worker who liked his job.
"He paid attention to detail," Treviño said. "He always showed up to work on time."
Graphic artist Albert Reynolds, who is filling in presently for Semar at the company, said he was impressed with how quickly he caught on to new computer technology.
"He had a vast knowledge of printing and the printing industry," Reynolds said.
"I have known Clyde for three years but it was in the last year that he became a true friend to me," said advertising salesperson Stacy Forbes.
"He was always cheerful and willing to help in any way he could. He and I shared a love for all things printing."
"We often talked about the old methods of printing and how things are so different now. He loved to show me how something worked or how I could do it myself. He even joked about me taking over his job when he retired. I will miss him dearly."
He was born to Lloyd and Rosalie Semar on Oct. 14, 1951. He was the third of four brothers. Throughout his life he had traveled the world, but somehow he found the beauty of South Texas greater than any other, choosing to settle down in Beeville, Texas, close to his childhood home of Tuleta, Texas.
Clyde, even at a young age, was passionate about printing. He had an eye for detail and a habit of working at things until they were exactly right. In high school, he was part of the high school newspaper team. Shortly after high school, Clyde served in the United States Air Force.
While serving in Korea, Clyde met and married the love of his life and wife of 30 years, Chong Kang Suk Semar. Being honorably discharged after serving his term, he came back to Beeville and started Printer's Alley, a small commercial printing business. Steadily growing his business, he made a name for himself in the industry while raising two sons, Danial and John Semar.
Teaming up with the Beeville Publishing Company, Clyde opened Action Printing, a job printing division within the umbrella of the Beeville Publishing Company. With his attention to detail, attitude, and the desire to do the job right, he continued to accelerate Action Printing into becoming THE primary job printing location in the county.
One of Clyde's passions during his free time was to work on, and ride, motorcycles. He was known within the local motorcycle riding circles as an authority on the subject, and was always willing to lend a helping hand to a fellow rider when it came to troubleshooting or repairs.
Clyde was an avid motorcycle rider for over 40 years. He was also a member of multiple motorcycle organizations locally and nationally, and was actively involved in each of them. He was also known to volunteer his time locally as an escort bike from time to time with events such as bicycle racing.
Clyde also enjoyed bowling. He was a member of the American Bowling Association, and was a regular league member at the Bee Family Fun Center.
On Friday, May 22, 2009, Clyde climbed aboard his bike, along with his wife, Chong, and headed out to visit his son Danial in their home of Cleveland, Texas. Sadly, he never made it there that day. Due to a tire failure on his motorcycle, he was called home to Heaven, leaving behind his wife, Chong Semar; two children, Danial Semar and wife Kelli of Cleveland and John Semar of Beeville; mother, Rosalie Crumrine Semar of Beeville; two brothers, Dale Lee Semar and wife Angela of Trinity and Cary Lloyd Semar and wife Marta of San Leon; and one granddaughter, Grace Lily Semar of Cleveland. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Semar; and one brother, Roy Floyd Semar.
Clyde's gentle attitude and love of life will be remembered by any who ever had the privilege to meet him. He was an example to be proud of.
According to a report filed by the Highway Patrol Trooper Albert Hosking, Semar, who was 57, and his 53-year-old wife, Chong, were northbound on U.S. Highway 183 when the accident happened.
The report said the couple were riding on Semar's 1998 Kawasaki motorcycle when he apparently lost control just south of FM 237, went into a ditch and rolled.
Family members said they thought the motorcycle might have blown a tire.
Semar was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Bill Robinson and his wife was flown by air ambulance to University Hospital in San Antonio for treatment.
Friends of the family said the Semars were going to see their grandchild when the accident took place.
Friends who visited Chong in the hospital Sunday said she was scheduled for surgery to repair a broken shoulder and a damaged vertebrae.
Texas Department of Public Safety sources said Monday that they still were not sure of the cause of the accident and the incident still was under investigation.
The report indicated that both victims were wearing helmets when the accident occurred.
Semar's son, John, was reportedly driving a vehicle behind his parents, pulling a trailer with another motorcycle on it when the accident took place.
Members of the local motorcycle club to which Semar belonged were arranging to escort the funeral procession from Galloway's to Glenwood Cemetery.
"Clyde Semar truly was one of the good guys," said Beeville Bee-Picayune co-Publisher Chip Latcham. "He was always friendly, helpful, dependable. He was willing to pitch in and work wherever the company needed him.
"Whenever advertising sold a lot of preprinted inserts for the Bee-Picayune, Clyde was willing to help hand-insert or work on the inserting machine. He often helped with labeling and getting the newspapers out for the postal deliveries, stores and street sales.
"We will dearly miss his expertise as the longtime head of our Action Printing division of Beeville Publishing Company. Clyde was employed here for almost 22 years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family."
Sandy Rice, longtime employee of the company, said, "Clyde was one of those quiet people who was always there, always helpful. He helped John and me get started in motorcycling."
Print shop superintendent Alex Treviño called Semar a hard worker who liked his job.
"He paid attention to detail," Treviño said. "He always showed up to work on time."
Graphic artist Albert Reynolds, who is filling in presently for Semar at the company, said he was impressed with how quickly he caught on to new computer technology.
"He had a vast knowledge of printing and the printing industry," Reynolds said.
"I have known Clyde for three years but it was in the last year that he became a true friend to me," said advertising salesperson Stacy Forbes.
"He was always cheerful and willing to help in any way he could. He and I shared a love for all things printing."
"We often talked about the old methods of printing and how things are so different now. He loved to show me how something worked or how I could do it myself. He even joked about me taking over his job when he retired. I will miss him dearly."
He was born to Lloyd and Rosalie Semar on Oct. 14, 1951. He was the third of four brothers. Throughout his life he had traveled the world, but somehow he found the beauty of South Texas greater than any other, choosing to settle down in Beeville, Texas, close to his childhood home of Tuleta, Texas.
Clyde, even at a young age, was passionate about printing. He had an eye for detail and a habit of working at things until they were exactly right. In high school, he was part of the high school newspaper team. Shortly after high school, Clyde served in the United States Air Force.
While serving in Korea, Clyde met and married the love of his life and wife of 30 years, Chong Kang Suk Semar. Being honorably discharged after serving his term, he came back to Beeville and started Printer's Alley, a small commercial printing business. Steadily growing his business, he made a name for himself in the industry while raising two sons, Danial and John Semar.
Teaming up with the Beeville Publishing Company, Clyde opened Action Printing, a job printing division within the umbrella of the Beeville Publishing Company. With his attention to detail, attitude, and the desire to do the job right, he continued to accelerate Action Printing into becoming THE primary job printing location in the county.
One of Clyde's passions during his free time was to work on, and ride, motorcycles. He was known within the local motorcycle riding circles as an authority on the subject, and was always willing to lend a helping hand to a fellow rider when it came to troubleshooting or repairs.
Clyde was an avid motorcycle rider for over 40 years. He was also a member of multiple motorcycle organizations locally and nationally, and was actively involved in each of them. He was also known to volunteer his time locally as an escort bike from time to time with events such as bicycle racing.
Clyde also enjoyed bowling. He was a member of the American Bowling Association, and was a regular league member at the Bee Family Fun Center.
On Friday, May 22, 2009, Clyde climbed aboard his bike, along with his wife, Chong, and headed out to visit his son Danial in their home of Cleveland, Texas. Sadly, he never made it there that day. Due to a tire failure on his motorcycle, he was called home to Heaven, leaving behind his wife, Chong Semar; two children, Danial Semar and wife Kelli of Cleveland and John Semar of Beeville; mother, Rosalie Crumrine Semar of Beeville; two brothers, Dale Lee Semar and wife Angela of Trinity and Cary Lloyd Semar and wife Marta of San Leon; and one granddaughter, Grace Lily Semar of Cleveland. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Semar; and one brother, Roy Floyd Semar.
Clyde's gentle attitude and love of life will be remembered by any who ever had the privilege to meet him. He was an example to be proud of.
The staff, customers and friends of the Beeville Publishing Co., Action Printing and the Bee-Picayune were shocked Friday afternoon to learn that Clyde Vincent Semar was killed just north of the DeWitt-Goliad County line in a motorcycle accident.
According to a report filed by the Highway Patrol Trooper Albert Hosking, Semar, who was 57, and his 53-year-old wife, Chong, were northbound on U.S. Highway 183 when the accident happened.
The report said the couple were riding on Semar's 1998 Kawasaki motorcycle when he apparently lost control just south of FM 237, went into a ditch and rolled.
Family members said they thought the motorcycle might have blown a tire.
Semar was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Bill Robinson and his wife was flown by air ambulance to University Hospital in San Antonio for treatment.
Friends of the family said the Semars were going to see their grandchild when the accident took place.
Friends who visited Chong in the hospital Sunday said she was scheduled for surgery to repair a broken shoulder and a damaged vertebrae.
Texas Department of Public Safety sources said Monday that they still were not sure of the cause of the accident and the incident still was under investigation.
The report indicated that both victims were wearing helmets when the accident occurred.
Semar's son, John, was reportedly driving a vehicle behind his parents, pulling a trailer with another motorcycle on it when the accident took place.
Members of the local motorcycle club to which Semar belonged were arranging to escort the funeral procession from Galloway's to Glenwood Cemetery.
"Clyde Semar truly was one of the good guys," said Beeville Bee-Picayune co-Publisher Chip Latcham. "He was always friendly, helpful, dependable. He was willing to pitch in and work wherever the company needed him.
"Whenever advertising sold a lot of preprinted inserts for the Bee-Picayune, Clyde was willing to help hand-insert or work on the inserting machine. He often helped with labeling and getting the newspapers out for the postal deliveries, stores and street sales.
"We will dearly miss his expertise as the longtime head of our Action Printing division of Beeville Publishing Company. Clyde was employed here for almost 22 years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family."
Sandy Rice, longtime employee of the company, said, "Clyde was one of those quiet people who was always there, always helpful. He helped John and me get started in motorcycling."
Print shop superintendent Alex Treviño called Semar a hard worker who liked his job.
"He paid attention to detail," Treviño said. "He always showed up to work on time."
Graphic artist Albert Reynolds, who is filling in presently for Semar at the company, said he was impressed with how quickly he caught on to new computer technology.
"He had a vast knowledge of printing and the printing industry," Reynolds said.
"I have known Clyde for three years but it was in the last year that he became a true friend to me," said advertising salesperson Stacy Forbes.
"He was always cheerful and willing to help in any way he could. He and I shared a love for all things printing."
"We often talked about the old methods of printing and how things are so different now. He loved to show me how something worked or how I could do it myself. He even joked about me taking over his job when he retired. I will miss him dearly."
He was born to Lloyd and Rosalie Semar on Oct. 14, 1951. He was the third of four brothers. Throughout his life he had traveled the world, but somehow he found the beauty of South Texas greater than any other, choosing to settle down in Beeville, Texas, close to his childhood home of Tuleta, Texas.
Clyde, even at a young age, was passionate about printing. He had an eye for detail and a habit of working at things until they were exactly right. In high school, he was part of the high school newspaper team. Shortly after high school, Clyde served in the United States Air Force.
While serving in Korea, Clyde met and married the love of his life and wife of 30 years, Chong Kang Suk Semar. Being honorably discharged after serving his term, he came back to Beeville and started Printer's Alley, a small commercial printing business. Steadily growing his business, he made a name for himself in the industry while raising two sons, Danial and John Semar.
Teaming up with the Beeville Publishing Company, Clyde opened Action Printing, a job printing division within the umbrella of the Beeville Publishing Company. With his attention to detail, attitude, and the desire to do the job right, he continued to accelerate Action Printing into becoming THE primary job printing location in the county.
One of Clyde's passions during his free time was to work on, and ride, motorcycles. He was known within the local motorcycle riding circles as an authority on the subject, and was always willing to lend a helping hand to a fellow rider when it came to troubleshooting or repairs.
Clyde was an avid motorcycle rider for over 40 years. He was also a member of multiple motorcycle organizations locally and nationally, and was actively involved in each of them. He was also known to volunteer his time locally as an escort bike from time to time with events such as bicycle racing.
Clyde also enjoyed bowling. He was a member of the American Bowling Association, and was a regular league member at the Bee Family Fun Center.
On Friday, May 22, 2009, Clyde climbed aboard his bike, along with his wife, Chong, and headed out to visit his son Danial in their home of Cleveland, Texas. Sadly, he never made it there that day. Due to a tire failure on his motorcycle, he was called home to Heaven, leaving behind his wife, Chong Semar; two children, Danial Semar and wife Kelli of Cleveland and John Semar of Beeville; mother, Rosalie Crumrine Semar of Beeville; two brothers, Dale Lee Semar and wife Angela of Trinity and Cary Lloyd Semar and wife Marta of San Leon; and one granddaughter, Grace Lily Semar of Cleveland. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Semar; and one brother, Roy Floyd Semar.
Clyde's gentle attitude and love of life will be remembered by any who ever had the privilege to meet him. He was an example to be proud of.
According to a report filed by the Highway Patrol Trooper Albert Hosking, Semar, who was 57, and his 53-year-old wife, Chong, were northbound on U.S. Highway 183 when the accident happened.
The report said the couple were riding on Semar's 1998 Kawasaki motorcycle when he apparently lost control just south of FM 237, went into a ditch and rolled.
Family members said they thought the motorcycle might have blown a tire.
Semar was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Bill Robinson and his wife was flown by air ambulance to University Hospital in San Antonio for treatment.
Friends of the family said the Semars were going to see their grandchild when the accident took place.
Friends who visited Chong in the hospital Sunday said she was scheduled for surgery to repair a broken shoulder and a damaged vertebrae.
Texas Department of Public Safety sources said Monday that they still were not sure of the cause of the accident and the incident still was under investigation.
The report indicated that both victims were wearing helmets when the accident occurred.
Semar's son, John, was reportedly driving a vehicle behind his parents, pulling a trailer with another motorcycle on it when the accident took place.
Members of the local motorcycle club to which Semar belonged were arranging to escort the funeral procession from Galloway's to Glenwood Cemetery.
"Clyde Semar truly was one of the good guys," said Beeville Bee-Picayune co-Publisher Chip Latcham. "He was always friendly, helpful, dependable. He was willing to pitch in and work wherever the company needed him.
"Whenever advertising sold a lot of preprinted inserts for the Bee-Picayune, Clyde was willing to help hand-insert or work on the inserting machine. He often helped with labeling and getting the newspapers out for the postal deliveries, stores and street sales.
"We will dearly miss his expertise as the longtime head of our Action Printing division of Beeville Publishing Company. Clyde was employed here for almost 22 years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family."
Sandy Rice, longtime employee of the company, said, "Clyde was one of those quiet people who was always there, always helpful. He helped John and me get started in motorcycling."
Print shop superintendent Alex Treviño called Semar a hard worker who liked his job.
"He paid attention to detail," Treviño said. "He always showed up to work on time."
Graphic artist Albert Reynolds, who is filling in presently for Semar at the company, said he was impressed with how quickly he caught on to new computer technology.
"He had a vast knowledge of printing and the printing industry," Reynolds said.
"I have known Clyde for three years but it was in the last year that he became a true friend to me," said advertising salesperson Stacy Forbes.
"He was always cheerful and willing to help in any way he could. He and I shared a love for all things printing."
"We often talked about the old methods of printing and how things are so different now. He loved to show me how something worked or how I could do it myself. He even joked about me taking over his job when he retired. I will miss him dearly."
He was born to Lloyd and Rosalie Semar on Oct. 14, 1951. He was the third of four brothers. Throughout his life he had traveled the world, but somehow he found the beauty of South Texas greater than any other, choosing to settle down in Beeville, Texas, close to his childhood home of Tuleta, Texas.
Clyde, even at a young age, was passionate about printing. He had an eye for detail and a habit of working at things until they were exactly right. In high school, he was part of the high school newspaper team. Shortly after high school, Clyde served in the United States Air Force.
While serving in Korea, Clyde met and married the love of his life and wife of 30 years, Chong Kang Suk Semar. Being honorably discharged after serving his term, he came back to Beeville and started Printer's Alley, a small commercial printing business. Steadily growing his business, he made a name for himself in the industry while raising two sons, Danial and John Semar.
Teaming up with the Beeville Publishing Company, Clyde opened Action Printing, a job printing division within the umbrella of the Beeville Publishing Company. With his attention to detail, attitude, and the desire to do the job right, he continued to accelerate Action Printing into becoming THE primary job printing location in the county.
One of Clyde's passions during his free time was to work on, and ride, motorcycles. He was known within the local motorcycle riding circles as an authority on the subject, and was always willing to lend a helping hand to a fellow rider when it came to troubleshooting or repairs.
Clyde was an avid motorcycle rider for over 40 years. He was also a member of multiple motorcycle organizations locally and nationally, and was actively involved in each of them. He was also known to volunteer his time locally as an escort bike from time to time with events such as bicycle racing.
Clyde also enjoyed bowling. He was a member of the American Bowling Association, and was a regular league member at the Bee Family Fun Center.
On Friday, May 22, 2009, Clyde climbed aboard his bike, along with his wife, Chong, and headed out to visit his son Danial in their home of Cleveland, Texas. Sadly, he never made it there that day. Due to a tire failure on his motorcycle, he was called home to Heaven, leaving behind his wife, Chong Semar; two children, Danial Semar and wife Kelli of Cleveland and John Semar of Beeville; mother, Rosalie Crumrine Semar of Beeville; two brothers, Dale Lee Semar and wife Angela of Trinity and Cary Lloyd Semar and wife Marta of San Leon; and one granddaughter, Grace Lily Semar of Cleveland. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Semar; and one brother, Roy Floyd Semar.
Clyde's gentle attitude and love of life will be remembered by any who ever had the privilege to meet him. He was an example to be proud of.
Bio by: Sally Yingst Manning
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