Clarence R. "C.R." Wirth

Clarence R. “C.R.” Wirth, age 96, US Marine Corps Korean War Veteran, passed away at his home in Worth that he designed and built in 1961, surrounded by his family on Thursday evening, May 28, 2026. Beloved husband for 63 years to the late Jennean M. "Jean" Wirth, nee Olson (2018). Loving and devoted father of Mark Wirth, Jane (Randy) Davidson, John (Barbara) Wirth and Kristin (Luis) Rodriguez. Cherished grandfather of Mark Jr. (Brittany) Wirth, Jennifer Wirth, Jeanette Wirth; Michael (Stephanie) Davidson and Laura (Chrisopher) Dzomba; Angela Wirth, Karli (Joseph) Simmons, Taylor Wirth, Emily Wirth, and John Wirth; Luis (Sarah) Rodriguez, Nicholas (Allie) Rodriguez, and Andrew Rodriguez. Dearest great-grandfather of Livia, Alexander, Nathan, Abigail, Robbie, Joshua, Addison, Payton, Christian, Austin, Natalie, Logan, and soon to be born Cataleya. Devoted son of the late George and Evelyn Wirth. Dear brother of late George (late Rosemary) Wirth, Elizabeth “Betty” (late Ronald) Nichol, and John “Jack” (Marilyn) Wirth. Preceded in death by Jean’s siblings Arnie Olson, Doloris "Dodie" Engberg, Benjamin Olson, Jean's twin brother James Olson, and Oren Olson. Beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Clarence was a modest man who was a blessing to everyone who knew him. When I say a modest man, he never shined the light on himself. He was a home builder, served in the US military, black belt in judo, expert marksman, boxer and amazing family man. His first and MAIN priority was always family first!

Visitation Monday, June 8, 2026, from 3-8PM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Visitation continues Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at All Saints Lutheran Church 13350 S. LaGrange Road Orland Park, IL from 10:00AM until time of Funeral Service 11:00AM. Interment Mt. Vernon Memorial Estates, Lemont, IL. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Alzheimer's Association , 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631 are appreciated. To donate online, CLICK HERE.

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