Clarence Maier

MARTINSVILLE — Clarence W. Maier, age 88, of Martinsville, passed away on October 26, 2026, at Milestone Senior Living. He was born at home in Martinsville on December 8, 1937, the son of Peter and Hildegard (Schachte) Maier.

Clarence was united in marriage to Marjorie Hellenbrand on July 16, 1963, in Middleton.

A lifelong farmer, Clarence loved working the family land his forefathers homesteaded in 1871. He took pride in every aspect of farming, from caring for the herd to planting and harvesting. He enjoyed listening to the Brewers and Packers, and he especially loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Clarence is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marjorie; and his children, Jeff (Cassie), Peter (Sally), Phillip (fiancée Theresa Klindt), and Craig (Colleen).

He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Benjamin (Rachel), Kendra, Danae (special friend Brandan), Cole (Stephanie), Liliana (Martin Hanusiak), Kyle (Sarah), and Jeremy (special friend Haley May); and five great-grandchildren, Isla, James, Jax, Juliet, and Mason.

Other survivors include his brother, Wendelin; sisters, Hilde Mefford and Louise Kalscheuer; sister-in-law, Doris Maier; brothers-in-law, Richard (JoAnn) and Ed (Donna) Hellenbrand; and sisters-in-law, Judy Hellenbrand and Marilyn (Dave Barbian).

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister/brother-in-law, Rose and Jerome Nonn; brother, Raymond; brothers-in-law, Frank Mefford and Fritz Kalscheuer; sister-in-law, Loretta Maier; in-laws, Leander and Verena Hellenbrand; and brothers-in-law, Ron and Jerry Hellenbrand.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov 4,2026 at St. Martins of Tour Catholic Church, 5959 St. Martins Circle, Martinsville, WI 53528.

Burial will follow at St. Martin’s Cemetery. A luncheon will be served at the Dorf Haus following the burial

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3,2026 at the Winn- Cress Funeral Home, 2929 Peaceful Valley Pkwy Waunakee. An additional visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass on Wednesday, Nov 4,2026 at St. Martins of Tour Catholic Church, 5959 St. Martins Circle, Martinsville, WI 53528.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare.

The family extends special thanks to the staff at Agrace, Katie, and Jenna for their exceptional care and compassion; to Fr. Brad Grobbel, Theresa, Josephine, and the staff at Holy Cross Catholic Parish for their visits and Eucharistic services; to the EMT staff for their responsiveness and care in transporting Clarence; and to Teresa and the staff at Milestone Memory Care for their hospitality and support during his brief stay

Winn-Cress Funeral Service

2929 Peaceful Valley Pkwy

Waunakee, WI