Jack Nelson Clemens, Jr., 73, of Frankfort, Ind., passed away February 21, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent 86th Street Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on March 8, 1950 in Lebanon to Jack Nelson Clemens Sr. and Anna Ruth (Essex) Clemens. He married Carla Jane Helms on September 5, 1969 in Lebanon and she survives.
Jack was a 1968 graduate of Lebanon High School. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1972, and his Masters degree in 1977, both from Ball State University. Mr. Clemens was an elementary teacher for 6 years at Woodside Elementary School and taught at Jefferson Elementary for 4 years before becoming Principal for 2 years. He was then Assistant Principal and Principal at Clinton Prairie Elementary, retiring in 2008 after serving for 36 years in education. Jack attended Lebanon Congregational Christian Church. He was an avid IU, Colts, and Cubs fan and loved the Three Stooges. He loved family activities and enjoyed fishing and golf.
Surviving along with Carla, his wife of 54 years, are his daughter: Cari (Eric) Estes of Lebanon, sons: Jack Clemens III of Bluffton, SC and Scott (Diane) Clemens of Lebanon, siblings: Jim Clemens of Lebanon, Anita Warren of Lebanon, and Beth (Ron) Forsythe of Lebanon, Grandchildren: Kevin (Danielle) Estes, Brett Estes, Jeremy (Emma) Mercado, Drew Clemens, Xander Clemens, Gracen Clemens, Cole Clemens, and Sawyer Clemens, and Great-Grandchildren: Brooks Estes, Luna Pace, and Renee Mercado. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Funeral Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Archer-Weston Funeral & Cremation Center, 501 East Clinton Street, Frankfort. Friends may visit from Noon until the time of service at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service in Green Lawn Memorial Park, Frankfort. Memorial donations may be made in Jack’s honor to the Clinton Prairie Educational Foundation, 2390 South County Rd. 450 West, Frankfort, IN 46041 or the Alzheimer’s Association, C/O Jack’s House, 1405 East State Rd. 32, Lebanon, IN 46052. Please visit archerweston.com, where you may share a message with the family.