Clarence "Kasey" Kajune, passed away March 5th, 2025, in Grafton, WI at the age of 83.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, his daughter Karen Blowers and his beloved wife Diane, his sister Rosemary Kraemer (nee Kajune), brothers Edwin, Jesse, Roger and James Fralick.

He is survived by five of his children - Geraldine (Keith) Kronbach, Clarence Blythe Kajune Jr., Daniel Kajune, Lewis Kajune and Russell Kajune. Sisters - Fay Wright, Irene (Casey) Pickney, Wanda (Chuck) Billbe and cousin David Hall. He is lovingly remembered by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was born in Pelican, WI, on February 16th, 1942 to Benjamin Francis Kajune and Marie Anna Kajune (nee Hubbard).

Kasey married Donna Rae Oliver in 1961, they had six children. Clarence and Donna divorced in 1983.

Kasey married Diane L. Foti in 1984 and had 29 wonderful years together. Diane passed in 2013.

His beloved niece Vicki Nicolas Ibarra (nee Kraemer), was his caregiver for the last 5 years and his granddaughter Nikki Saavedra, also contributed to his caregiving.

Kasey was in the Army for 4 years, stationed in Anchorage, Alaska and drove an ambulance. After he was discharged from the Army, he worked for Boston Store as an Advertising Clerk and used his artistic talent to draw ads that were published in the Boston Store Catalog and the Milwaukee Sentinel Newspaper. He attended Milwaukee Area Technical College for Electrical school and became a licensed Electrician and took additional courses at MATC and Milwaukee School of Engineering to become first - a boiler operator - then a stationary engineer, operating a steam turbine to generate steam, hot water and electricity for Pfister & Voget Tanning Company. He then took more courses at MSOE for Management training and became the Assistant Foreman. He worked as a Superintendent at W.B. Place in Hartford, WI (another Tannery). From there he became an Electrician at the Ladish Company in Cudahy, WI. He worked there for 11 years until he retired in June 2012.

Kasey loved Johnny Cash, trains, photography, drawing, feeding cats and bird watching. He was a master carpenter and built an elaborate gazebo for his family to enjoy, among his many woodworking accomplishments. He was well known for his stuffing and his special spaghetti. He loved spending time at the Wilderness Campground in Montello, WI with his friends, Julie and Ron Ring.

He enjoyed his weekly lunch with David Hall at Denny's, and any family members that were able to join them. He loved family and enjoyed Holiday dinners with Maria (Jerry) Bartlett, Jane (Steve) Schwartz, Vicki Nicolas Ibarra, Marquita (Nick) Wroblewski, Joe Kraemer and Christopher Kraemer. As well as Clayton, Rhonda, Andrew and Brittany Brozek. Nikki (Daniel) Saavedra, Jesse Hagedorn, Zachary Pfeifer and all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He enjoyed playing cards with Anne (Jerry) and Jim Furey and all the birthday celebrations with his extended family. He was truly loved and very thankful for the time spent surrounded by family.

He was a Christian and a member of Jimmy Swaggart Ministries and supported multiple charities.