Clarence John Lanka Obituary
The world bids farewell to Clarence John Lanka of Stapleton, Nebraska, departing on March 17, 2025 at the age of 96. Clarence John leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Clarence John Lanka to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Lanka and Grace Lanka (Hayes); his brothers, Elton and Frank; and his sister-in-law Marian Lanka.
He is survived by: his wife Judy Bakewell; his children, Dawn Jacobson (Doug) of Arcadia, OK, Greg Lanka (Marla) of Ainsworth, NE, Julie Fredericks (Dan) of Phoenix, AZ and John Lanka (Sandy) of Stapleton, NE.; his grandchildren, Hillary Raubach (David) of Arcadia, OK, Lindsey Hird (Eric) of Carlsbad, CA, Isaac Jacobson (Heather) of Edmond, OK, Cortney Keener (Andrew) of Fallbrook, CA, Aaron Lanka of Fernley, NV, Zach Lanka (Annie) of New Underwood, SD, Danny Fredericks (Trish) of Wheatland, WY, Christi Mack (Justin) of Laramie, WY, Candace Fredericks of Kearney, NE, Jessica Lundstrom (Colin) of Lubbock, TX, Andie Emmett (Jason) of Edmond, OK, Amos Lanka (Hayley) of Washougal, WA, Sam Lanka (Mary) of Kearney, NE and Becca Zukowski (Josiah) of Salem, OR; his siblings, Lorna Lane of Kearney, NE and Kenneth Edward Lanka of Lincoln, NE; and his sister-in-law Arlene Collins (Tom) of Shawnee, KS. He is also survived by 41 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: UIM International (United Indian Missions) PO Box 6429 Glendale, AZ 85312-6429.
