Clarence Van Essen passed on to his heavenly home on Friday, February 4, 2022 at the age of 94.
A Memorial Service will be held at Platte Christian Reformed Church, Platte, South Dakota on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 2:00 PM.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 – 2:00 PM at the church.
Reverend Van Essen will be laid to rest at Platte City Cemetery, Platte, South Dakota.
Family and friends are invited to the service or to view the service via live streaming. Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family through www.mountfuneralhome.com. The service will be live-streamed under “Photos and Videos” on the funeral home website (Webcasting), through “Mount Funeral Homes” Facebook page and at www.plattecrc.org.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Clarence’s name to: The Gideons International Processing Center, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251 or Dakota Christian School, 37614 SD Hwy 44, Corsica, SD 57328. Werner-Harmsen (Waupun) and Mount (Platte) Funeral Homes have been entrusted with Clarence’s care.