Clarence Deloch

Life Reflections
Rev. Clarence Deloch, Sr. was born on November 08, 1946, to Ursulea and Matthews Deloch, Sr., In St. Louis, Missouri. Both Parents as well as, three brothers; Edward Sr., Arthur, and Frederick; and one sister, Rosemary, all preceded him in death.
Clarence graduated from Soldan High School then entered the U.S. Army, where he served a tour in Vietnam during the war. After the military, Clarence began working for Missouri Pacific Railroad (MoPac). He loved the railroad but had to take an early retirement due to an injury. After working for the railroad, Clarence spent many decades doing house rehabs and other small home improvements.
Clarence joined Compton Hill under the leadership of Rev. Nathaniel Bland. He later became an ordained minister at Compton hill and was a Chaplin for the City of Northwoods Police Department.
Clarence was an avid fitness buff. Over the years he taught several aerobics classes at Vic Tanny and Bally’s. In 2013, Clarence was inducted into the Greater St. Louis Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame. Clarence was a multi-sports standout at Soldan High in 1960’s. He played football, baseball, and basketball. During the mid 1960’s, Clarence was one of the premier pitchers in the Tandy League, which led to his hall of fame induction.
Clarence married Gwen, his high school love, shortly after high school. They were married for forty-eight years. Gwen preceded him in death in 2017. Clarence suddenly departed this life on March 07, 2024. Gwen’s eternal light is on, so Clarence can find his way back to her.
Clarence leaves to cherish his memory: one son ~ Clarence Jr.; one daughter ~ Ashley; one granddaughter ~ Carmeon Myers; one grandson ~ Nick Deloch; one great grandson ~ Cameron Strong; one brother ~ Matthews (Annette) Deloch; one sister-in-law ~ LaWanda Deloch; and a host of family and friends.