Clemence A. Blais, Jr.

Clemence A. Blais, Jr., 92, of East Moline, Illinois, died Sunday, April 26, 2020, in Manor Care of Davenport, Davenport, Iowa.

Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities. Private burial will be Friday in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline.

Clemence Andrew Blais, Jr. was born November 21, 1927, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the son of Clemence Sr. and Isabelle (Rienhardt) Blais. He served in the U.S. Army and went on to marry Jimmie Lee Dufur on February 12, 1961, in Milan, Illinois.

He retired from Catapillar after 25 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and cats.

Clem is survived by his wife, Jimmie; four children, Andy Blais of East Moline, Kevin (Kimberly) Blais of Moline, Michelle Blais of Silvis, and Michael Blais of East Moline; three grandchildren, P.J. and Gabby Salais, and Zack Bell. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Clyde and Margie.