Clarence “Farmer” Keith Schirer

Clarence Keith Schirer, 83, retired farmer passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016. He was born at Bethel Hospital in Newton, Kansas. Preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Faye Schirer;  brother Marshall Schirer; sister Esther Smith; sister Faye Nicholas; brother Ivan Schirer;  grandson, Joshua Brittain; grandson Derek Schirer.  He is survived by:  daughter Brenda Jennings; son Kyle Schirer; son Brian (Janis) Schirer; son Kent Schirer.  Brother Bob Schirer, sister Eleanor Schirer, sister in law Donna Schirer and brother in law Bob Nicolas. Grandchildren:  Michelle (Matt) Walker, Tyler Schirer, Jason (Brianna) Kraus, Ryan (Nici) Kraus, and Ben (Dana) Schirer and 13 great grandchildren.  Visitation will be held from 5-9 p.m. and  family will be present from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at Petersen Funeral Home.  Memorial Service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Petersen Funeral Home.  Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army.