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Joseph Paul Clerget

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Joseph Paul Clerget

Birth
Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois, USA
Death
16 Mar 2000 (aged 95)
Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, USA
Burial
Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, USA Add to Map
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Joseph P. Clerget

Born to Paul and Elizabeth Clerget

Came to Sumner from Southeast Texas in 1923, bought the land known as Clerget Farms in 1924 and farmed continuously for the next 70 years, becoming ill in 1994 and living on the farm until his death.

Raised rhubarb, berries, cherries, bulbs, peaches, and was a beekeeper, fisherman and hunter of renowned prowess.

During the depression of the 1930's, Joe housed and fed more than 30 people on his farm in Sumner.

Member of:
St. Andrew's Catholic Church
Sumner Rhubarb Growers Association
Knights of Columbus
Elks Lodge
Beekeepers Association

Preceded in death by Mabel, his wife of more than 60 years, and his son Roland of Puyallup.

Joe Clerget will be sorely missed by all who had experienced the love and kindnesses of this truly remarkable man.
Joseph P. Clerget

Born to Paul and Elizabeth Clerget

Came to Sumner from Southeast Texas in 1923, bought the land known as Clerget Farms in 1924 and farmed continuously for the next 70 years, becoming ill in 1994 and living on the farm until his death.

Raised rhubarb, berries, cherries, bulbs, peaches, and was a beekeeper, fisherman and hunter of renowned prowess.

During the depression of the 1930's, Joe housed and fed more than 30 people on his farm in Sumner.

Member of:
St. Andrew's Catholic Church
Sumner Rhubarb Growers Association
Knights of Columbus
Elks Lodge
Beekeepers Association

Preceded in death by Mabel, his wife of more than 60 years, and his son Roland of Puyallup.

Joe Clerget will be sorely missed by all who had experienced the love and kindnesses of this truly remarkable man.

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