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Clarence H. Grebner, age 89, of Rapid City and formerly of Volga, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Monument Health in Rapid City, SD, surrounded by family and friends.  Visitation will be Friday, April 1st from 5:00-7:00pm, with a Prayer Service at 7:00pm, at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings, SD.  Clarence's Funeral Service will be Saturday, April 2nd at 10:30am at the Sioux Valley High School Gymnasium in Volga, SD, with burial in Trinity Cemetery at Volga.  Eidsness Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. In Lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Gideons.

Clarence was born on October 27, 1932, in Webster, SD the son of John and Petra (Dahl) Grebner.  He grew up in Day County attending rural grade school, and was a graduate of Webster High School in 1950.   He was united in marriage to LaVonne Brown on October 30, 1953, in Brookings, SD.  He continued his education at South Dakota State College and graduated in 1955.  After his graduation, he received an ROTC Commission.  Clarence served six months active duty Army at Fort Knox. He also served in the South Dakota National Guard for 12 years, reaching the rank of Captain.  Clarence taught Vocational Agriculture at Roslyn High School from 1955 until 1963.  During several of those years, he also served as acting principal.  He continued to teach Vocational Agriculture at Volga High School from 1963 until 1964.  He then became principal of the newly reorganized Sioux Valley School in 1964, serving in that position for the next 25 years.  After his retirement, he remained active as a substitute teacher.  After several years Clarence was asked to join the staff at Brookings Wesleyan Church serving half-time as Director of Pastoral Care and Senior Adults for 19 years.

Since 1973, Clarence was active in Gideons, holding several local and state responsibilities.  He was also a charter member of the Volga Lions, Life member of SDEA, NEA and a member of NASSP & SDASSP, and was treasurer of the State National Day Prayer Board.  Clarence also served as a board member of Advance, and United Living Community.  He was selected as State Secondary Principal of the Year in the 1988 – 1989 school year.

Clarence loved the Lord and loved people; everyone he met was his friend.  He was never without his latest joke or story, or a word of comfort.  He was quick to share a blessing with whomever might need it.  Clarence loved his family and friends, and was loved and cherished by each one of them.  Throughout his life he served others in the hope that he might have some positive influence on their lives.  His family believes he most assuredly did.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, LaVonne; daughter, LaRee; son, Lloyce (Apryl) Grebner all of Rapid City, SD; granddaughter, Kloey, also of Rapid City, SD; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Warren and his wife Ferne; one sister, Carol Iwerks and her husband Don; and close family friend, Jane Nelson.