Clarence Charles Wayer, 94, of Du Quoin, passed away at 7:34 A.M., Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at the Manor of Mason Woods in Pinckneyville, IL.
Clarence had worked in maintenance at Five Star Industries in Du Quoin.  He was of the Catholic faith.  Clarence was a United States Navy veteran.  One of his favorite quotes was, "If you want something done and you want it done right, you do it yourself."  He loved wood working, working in his garage, mowing grass and building picnic tables. Clarence also enjoyed looking and reminiscing about the good old days in pictures of his youth.
He was born June 15, 1928 in Ashley, IL, the son of Steve and Martha (Kowalski) Wayer.
He married Helen Butcher on March 26, 1949 in St. Louis, MO and she preceded him in death on May 23, 2021.
He is survived by six children - Jack Wayer and wife Pam of Rainbow City, AL, David Wayer and wife Rose of Elkville, Gayla Wayer of Du Quoin, Sherry George of Du Quoin, Doug Wayer and wife Lana of Mulkeytown, and Libby Tilley and husband Dennis of Pace, FL, four sisters-in-law - Mary Jane Phillips, Beverly Wayer, Mary Burchyett, and Martha Newton, one brother-in-law - Ray Lee, seventeen grandchildren, two step grandchildren, thirty-seven great grandchildren, eleven step great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren, two step great great grandchildren, one great great grandchild on the way, one step great great grandchild on the way, and many special friends from the Manor.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two daughters - Lisa Rightnowar and Shirley Ann Wayer, one son - Joe Wayer, one son-in-law - Dean George, six siblings - Larry, Gertrude, Marie, Verjean, Eugene, and Alfred and three great grandchildren - Cody Crispin, Nora Wayer, and Baby Wayer.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin with his grandson Jesse Wayer officiating.
Friends may call from 10 A.M. until the time of service on Wednesday at the cemetery.
Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the United States Navy.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to Five Star Industries and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.