Ken Clemens

November 11, 1942 ~
November 4, 2023

Ken Clemens, age 80, of Holland, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, November 4, 2023. He will be remembered by his wife of 58 years Dorothy; children, Clarke and Denise Clemens, Chad and Rosalyn Clemens, Cameron and Casey Braybrook; grandchildren, Sophia and her husband Cody, Wesley, Joshua, Grant, and Katherine; and many special family members and friends. Ken was preceded in death by his mom and step-dad, Ruby and Alex Viilo; and in-laws, Clayton and Kay Weaver. Ken graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor’s in education and a master’s in educational administration and was a member of TKE Fraternity. He was an educator and coach at Flint Southwestern, Flint St. Agnes, and Swartz Creek. He was an assistant principal, history teacher, and varsity boys’ basketball coach at Northview High School from 1977-1997. After retirement, he was a sports broadcaster for Michigan Sports Radio and Davenport University from 2006-2023. He loved teaching and coaching, always doing it with excellence and compassion, and was dedicated to his family and friends. A celebration of life will be held at 11am on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Resurrection Life Church, 5100 Ivanrest Ave. SW, Grandville, MI, with Pastor Clarke Clemens officiating. Please use church entrance C off of Ivanrest Ave. Relatives and friends may greet the family from 10-11 am prior to the service at church. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Harbor Humane Society, or to Hospice of Holland.

Visitation
Friday, November 10
10:00am - 11:00am

Resurrection Life Church
5100 Ivanrest Ave. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
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Memorial Service
Friday, November 10
11:00am

Resurrection Life Church
5100 Ivanrest Ave. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
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Leave Your Tribute Message

November 07, 2023 10:35pm
I have great memories of Ken, always smiling! He was at Northview my first year of teaching. He was always willing to share his wisdom with me throughout my teaching career. I asked him once, what was the most stressful thing about his job at Northview? He said Halloween and Graduation. 😆 We laughed! I’ll never forget that moment! May God bless you and comfort you and your family Dorothy, in this incredibly heartbreaking time! Hugs 🤗 😞 🙏

- Carl Marsh

November 07, 2023 6:29pm
Mr. Clemens was a great man and human being. I remember visiting his office a few times while at Northview and he always treated me fair. (Thank God). RIP Mr. Clemens. You have impacted my life along with thousands of others. ♥️ Bryan Crater (class of 1996)

- Bryan Crater

November 07, 2023 2:46pm
I remember Mr. Clemens being a great human-being and so incredibly fair and caring to all students. He is the definition of what Wildcat character looks like! Peace and love to you and your family, Mr. Clemens!

- Kelly Goetzinger

November 07, 2023 2:41pm
Our deepest condolences to you all. Ken was a fun man to know yet always professional when it mattered. We have some fond memories that brings a smile to our faces. Sending hugs and love to you all. Bill and Pat

- Bill and Pat Bartlett

November 07, 2023 11:49am
Dorothy and family, Al and I, along with our kids, send our sympathy for your loss and prayers for your peace! We’ve known Ken for many years starting at CMU. He was always jovial, friendly and fun to be around, an all around great guy!

- Althea Korytkowski

November 07, 2023 7:35am
Chad, Cami and Clarke, Your dad was a wonderful man - absolutely one of a kind. Sending many thoughts and prayers for all of you and your mom.

- Amy Zdravecky

November 06, 2023 9:33pm
We are shocked and so sorry for the loss of this wonderful man. May God wrap his loving arms around you Dorothy and family and give you peace and comfort. Love to you all.

- Bob and Merrie Endres

November 06, 2023 9:08pm
Devastated at the loss of such a good man and our friend. May Ken rest in peace and may God be with his wonderful wife and partner, Dorothy and his family.

- Michaelle & Scott Wisniewski

November 06, 2023 3:55pm
Much love from the Mahacek Boys and mom Charlene.

- Matt Mahacek




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