Clarence Dauenhauer, a Bismarck resident, peacefully entered his eternal home on September 4, 2026.

On Friday, September 11, visitation will be held at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 519 Raymond Street, Bismarck, at 11 AM, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30 PM with Reverend Steven Vetter officiating. A livestream of the Funeral Mass will be available via this link: https://ecatholic.live/WHxYLvah2zpo1NR1t2UsGL8TUpD1czt2/channels/1/event/2151/public/view?signature=e13b97203f8b4489a2c51dc5471a7e4960b5d982e808c625fef757b60afec42a

A private burial will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Church's Cemetery in rural Glen Ullin, ND.

Clarence, son of Christ and Anna Hertz Dauenhauer, was born on December 11, 1934 in Mott, ND.

At a young age, he learned from his elders that farming is honorable and noble work. The family prayed for rain, for protection from hail and wind, and for bountiful harvests. And, at the evening meal, gave thanks for its “daily bread.”

Clarence attended elementary grade schools in Mott and Glen Ullin, ND. He wanted to attend high school at Assumption Abbey in Richardton, ND; however, the untimely death of his father made that impossible. Instead, his brother Al and he took over farming operations on behalf of their mother.

During the ten years Clarence managed his mother's farm, he invested in Black Angus cattle that afforded him the resources to buy the family farm, which he expanded and enhanced over the years. He was both a resourceful farmer and a conserver of the land and its resources.

In later years, he happily interacted with his devoted tenants and admired their smart farming practices. At harvest time, he couldn't wait for the invitation to sit in an air-conditioned combine with his tenant chatting away, as farmers do!

After retiring from farming, he apprenticed with an insurance agent and obtained a license to sell life insurance policies. He also applied for a commercial driver’s license and made himself available for hire.

His greatest after-retirement passion was planting and nurturing hundreds of trees on the Dauenhauer farm. During winter months, he went to Scottsdale and Sedona, Arizona, where he made life-long friends with other snowbirds.

Clarence was an active parishioner of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. He was an usher, helped set up the outdoor creche at Christmas time, participated in bible studies, and enjoyed meals with friends after Mass and other occasions.

Preceding him in death were his parents; brother-in-law George Doll; brother and sister-in-law Al and Elaine Dauenhauer; sister-in-law Helen Dauenhauer; and nephew Charles Doll.

Clarence is survived by his sisters, Venita Doll, Rosemary Dauenhauer, and Sally (Gary) Carignan; brothers, Bob Dauenhauer and Pat (Sheila) Dauenhauer; fifteen nieces and nephews and their spouses; and many great-nephews and great-nieces, who affectionately call him “Uncle Clarence.”

The family appreciates your empathy; however, instead of flowers, if you wish, a donation to your favorite cause is preferred.