Norman Clair

On Thursday, March 21, 2019 (the first day of Spring according to the Farmer's Almanac), Norman E. Clair, 72, loving husband, proud father, grandfather and Vietnam Veteran, quietly passed away listening to country classics surrounded by loving family members. After cheating death so many times in his life, it was only age and time that caught up to him. As he always stated, "Good things take time!" Mr. Clair is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Charlotte Eckenroth Clair, his son, William Clair, Endicott, NY and daughter, Sheila Clair wife of Eric Hogue, West Lawn, PA. He was predeceased by his daughter Joyce Elaine. He will be watching over his grandchildren, who he was so proud of always: Shannon, Dylan, Quinn, Riley, William, Cecelia and his great-granddaughter, Mercedes. Also surviving him are his brothers and sisters: Grace Nixdorf, Manhiem, Samuel Clair, Reinholds, Chester Clair, Reamstown, Charles Arthur Clair, Ephrata, Raymond Benjamin husband of Pam Weber Clair, Ephrata, John H. husband of Victoria Weidler Clair, Stevens, preceded on death by brothers Harvey, and Alvin Menno and a sister Daisy Claus. He also is survived by many other nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews and other family members who adored him for his antics and laugh. We will all love and miss him dearly. Norman was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War serving in Country in Vinh Long where he was an Air Frame Repairman and one of the "head honchos" in the shop where he worked with his unit to organize and execute the repair of the Huey helicopters. He was honored with the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Marksman Badge (rifle). He was very proud of his service to his Country. Known for his jovial sense of humor, his big mischievous smile, twinkling eyes, and hearty handshake. Normie was always known for his strength, pranks and routines. Actually, no shoestrings were safe with him or glasses would go un-soaped if left unsupervised. He loved bowling, playing cards with family, his word searches with 0.9 led pencils (twist erase) and Yahtzee. Definitely dependable, you could set your clock by his breakfast schedule at the Udder Choice or the Park Place Diner, his yard work, or Wednesday laundry day at the Ephrata Cloister. He always concentrated on his abilities and never left his disabilities stop him. He is an example for us all and he has left some very large double-knotted shoes to fill. A viewing will be held Saturday, March 30, 10 AM - 12 PM, Service will begin at 12 PM. Viewings & service will take place at the at Good Sipler Funeral & Cremation Centre, Inc., 34-38 N. Reamstown Rd., Reamstown. Interment will be in Muddy Creek Cemetery, Denver, Pa. Reception will be held after the interment at the Stevens Fire Co., 91 Stevens Rd., Stevens. The Family respectfully requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made toward his final expenses. To contribute, go to www.goodfuneral.com, click on Norman's obituary, click Donate Now.