Clarence W. Linna passed away on Sunday, November 15 at Aspirus Long Term Care in Ontonagon at the age of 87.

Clarence was born in Bruce Crossing and lived there nearly all of his life.  After graduating from Ewen High School, he married Alice Korri and they spent six years in Mt. Clemens, MI, where he completed trade school to become a Tool & Die maker. They returned to Bruces in 1957 and he worked at White Pine Copper for the following 35 years until his retirement.  Clarence loved life; he was an avid sports fan from a young age playing baseball, hockey and in his later years he especially enjoyed golfing at Big Spruce. He enjoyed hunting and socializing with friends over the years.  Clarence cared for his community and was a member of Bruce Crossing Fire Department, serving as Chief for several years.

.Clarence's greatest love was his family; he is survived by his wife Alice (69 years), his children Connie Linna and Tim (Karla), his grandchildren David (Kate), Jessi, Jason (Jess), Matt (Elise) and Ashley (Jason) Krummel, and his great-grandchildren Logan, Jaxon, Ava, Cooper, Leo, Kennedy and Weston, his sister Marie (Joe) Fencil and his sister in law Julie Linna.

He was preceded in death by his sons John and Brad, his grandson Erik, his great-granddaughters Angelina and Alexis, his parents Walt and Aili Linna, and his brother Marvin. The family would like to thank the Aspirus Long Term Care staff for your exceptional care with Clarence, especially his (girls who took care of him), we love you all.

A graveside service and burial will be held on July 2, 2021 at 11:30am at the Hillside Cemetery in Bruce Crossing. A luncheon will follow at the VFW in Bruce Crossing.

Memorials are appreciated in Clarence's name to the Ontonagon County Cancer Association, PO Box 282, Ontonagon, MI  49953.

The Cane Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.