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Lena R. Clamme

Lena Ruth Clamme, 90, formerly of Hartford City, IN, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, at Heritage Pointe in Warren, IN.

She had been a resident of Heritage Pointe for the past year, moving there from Hartford City.

Mrs. Clamme was a 1936 graduate of Roll High School. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday school classes, sang in the choir, served on the church council and held several positions of leadership. She was a member of the Research Club and was active in the Blackford County Farm Bureau. She farmed until 1997.

She was born Nov. 15, 1918, in Drumright, OK, to Burr J. and Lena Fern Gebhart Palmer. She married Paul A. Clamme on April 24, 1937. Her husband preceded her in death on June 13, 1980.

Survivors include a half-brother, Jean Palmer, of Kokomo.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at Greenlawn Cemetery, Old Ind.-22, Hartford City. Rev. Mark Strietelmeier of Zion Lutheran Church, Portland, will officiate.

Preferred memorials are gifts to the charity of the donor's choice.

Walker & Glancy Funeral Home, Montpelier, was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent through www.glancyfuneralhomes.com.