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Cless Family History & Genealogy
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Early Clesses
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John Cless of New Jersey was born on October 23, 1877, and died at age 87 years old in December 1964.
Russell Cless of Millerstown, Perry County, PA was born on August 13, 1879, and died at age 89 years old in March 1969.
Josephine Cless of Hyattsville, Prince Georges County, Maryland was born on February 21, 1888, and died at age 87 years old in May 1975.
Herbert Cless of Hellertown, Northampton County, PA was born on May 28, 1889, and died at age 93 years old in July 1982.
John Cless of Hyattsville, Prince Georges County, Maryland was born on May 2, 1892, and died at age 75 years old in November 1967.
George Cless was born on December 6, 1892, and died at age 81 years old in December 1973. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Cless.
Laura M Cless was born on January 13, 1892, and died at age 99 years old on March 4, 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Laura M Cless.
Aaron Cless of Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio was born on April 24, 1893, and died at age 75 years old in October 1968.
Nellie Cless of Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado was born on April 28, 1895, and died at age 86 years old in January 1982.
Cless Family Members
Aaron Cless (Apr 24, 1893 - Oct 1968)
Clarence Cless
Claud Cless (Feb 5, 1903 - Jul 1969)
Clyde Cless
Dana Cless (Apr 17, 1930 - Feb 18, 2003)
Daniel Cless (Apr 16, 1911 - Oct 24, 1995)
Dorothy Cless (Sep 11, 1920 - Aug 18, 1999)
Edna Cless
Eli Cless (Mar 16, 1930 - Jan 24, 2011)
Elizabeth Cless (Jan 28, 1916 - Jul 20, 1992)
Eugene Cless (Apr 24, 1925 - Jun 15, 1980)
Gene Cless (Mar 30, 1920 - Apr 1996)
George Cless
Harold Cless (Jul 29, 1914 - Oct 2, 1988)
Harry Cless (Sep 11, 1901 - Dec 1977)
Helen Cless (Mar 30, 1922 - May 4, 2005)
Herbert Cless (May 28, 1889 - Jul 1982)
Hilda Cless (Feb 10, 1901 - Jul 1978)
Howard Cless (Jul 22, 1904 - Aug 1982)
Jane Cless (May 20, 1923 - Aug 26, 1999)
John Cless
Josephine Cless (Feb 21, 1888 - May 1975)
Larry Cless (Jun 3, 1950 - Jul 23, 2011)
Laura Cless (Jan 13, 1892 - Mar 4, 1991)
Margaret Cless
Margreth Cless (Nov 24, 1915 - Jun 1982)
Marie Cless (Jun 29, 1898 - Oct 1975)
Mary Cless (Oct 9, 1907 - Feb 1981)
Mildred Cless (Oct 28, 1904 - May 21, 1997)
Nellie Cless
Patricia Cless (Nov 1, 1912 - Dec 11, 2001)
Philip Cless (Nov 24, 1904 - Jun 1985)
Ralph Cless
Raymond Cless
Richard Cless (Sep 27, 1933 - Nov 25, 1999)
Robert Cless (Aug 6, 1917 - Jul 7, 1991)
Russell Cless (Aug 13, 1879 - Mar 1969)
Ruth Cless
Suzanne Cless (May 19, 1921 - Jul 24, 1991)
Victoria Cless (Aug 2, 1908 - Dec 1981)
Virginia Cless
William Cless
Wilma Cless (Jul 30, 1913 - Nov 8, 1990)
Surnames: Cleater - Clovich
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Raymond Daniel Cless Jr
"Parachute Trooper Raymond D. (Wardy) Cless, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Cless, 661 Emerald street, parachute trooper at Fort Benning, Ga., is now attending officers' training school at Atlanta.
He was a football player at William Penn High School and graduated from there in 1938."
Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) Tuesday, August 11, 1942
He was a football player at William Penn High School and graduated from there in 1938."
Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) Tuesday, August 11, 1942
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Updated Cless Biographies
Raymond Daniel 'Wardy' Cless Jr., affectionately known as Wardy, was born on October 20, 1919, in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. He was the son of Raymond Daniel Cless Sr. (born 1895) and Mary Elizabeth Decker (born 1897). Raymond had two sisters, Jane E. (1917-1960) and Betty Ruth Cless (1922-2005).
Growing up in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Raymond attended William Penn High School, where he excelled as a football player and graduated in 1938.
At the age of 21, Raymond dutifully registered for the draft on July 1, 1941, in his hometown of Harrisburg. Later on February 6, 1942, Raymond enlisted in the United States Army as a private. His military service spanned from the day of his enlistment until September 27, 1945 when he was honorably discharged.
Throughout his time in the Army, Raymond actively participated in World War II, demonstrating exceptional bravery and resilience. He played a significant role in critical campaigns such as the historic Normandy invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. Raymond's courageous actions on the battlefield led to his being awarded the Purple Heart. In addition, his exceptional service was acknowledged with two bronze stars, each adorned with oak leaf clusters, symbolizing acts of valor and meritorious service.
Upon returning to civilian life, Raymond married Gene Louise Shuler (1920-1996) on September 17, 1942, in Dauphin, Pennsylvania and the couple welcomed three sons into their lives, including Raymond Daniel Cless III.
Raymond dedicated 38 years of his professional career as a production supervisor at Pennsylvania Power & Light Company. His commitment to his work and his community left a lasting impact on those around him.
Raymond Daniel Cless III of Mountville, Lancaster County, PA was born on June 7, 1946 in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, and died at age 64 years old on July 27, 2010 in Mountville, Lancaster County.
Patricia I Cless of Tucson, Pima County, AZ was born on November 1, 1912, and died at age 89 years old on December 11, 2001. Patricia Cless was buried at Ft. Logan National Cemetery
Section Q Site 916 4400 West Kenyon Avenue, in Denver, Co.
Daniel K Cless of York Haven, York County, PA was born on April 16, 1911, and died at age 84 years old on October 24, 1995.
Suzanne W Cless was born on May 19, 1921, and died at age 70 years old on July 24, 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Suzanne W Cless.
John Cless was born on April 9, 1918, and died at age 53 years old in January 1972. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Cless.
Laura M Cless was born on January 13, 1892, and died at age 99 years old on March 4, 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Laura M Cless.
Dorothy Cless of Mill Valley, Marin County, CA was born on September 11, 1920, and died at age 78 years old on August 18, 1999.
Nellie Cless of Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado was born on April 28, 1895, and died at age 86 years old in January 1982.
Harold E Cless of Olathe, Montrose County, CO was born on July 29, 1914, and died at age 74 years old on October 2, 1988.
Ralph S Cless of Mill Valley, Marin County, CA was born on August 13, 1916, and died at age 88 years old on February 22, 2005.
Clyde E Cless of Prairie Village, Johnson County, KS was born on December 5, 1931, and died at age 73 years old on September 24, 2005.
Mildred M Cless of Saint Paul, Ramsey County, MN was born on October 28, 1904, and died at age 92 years old on May 21, 1997.
Clyde Cless of Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado was born on October 23, 1902, and died at age 82 years old in January 1985.
Gene Cless of Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA was born on March 30, 1920, and died at age 76 years old in April 1996.
Clarence Cless of Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri was born on September 2, 1913, and died at age 73 years old in December 1986.
Nellie Cless of Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri was born on September 14, 1922, and died at age 57 years old in June 1980.
William E Cless of Nevada, Vernon County, MO was born on October 20, 1910, and died at age 77 years old on February 9, 1988.
Popular Cless Biographies
Raymond Daniel 'Wardy' Cless Jr., affectionately known as Wardy, was born on October 20, 1919, in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. He was the son of Raymond Daniel Cless Sr. (born 1895) and Mary Elizabeth Decker (born 1897). Raymond had two sisters, Jane E. (1917-1960) and Betty Ruth Cless (1922-2005).
Growing up in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Raymond attended William Penn High School, where he excelled as a football player and graduated in 1938.
At the age of 21, Raymond dutifully registered for the draft on July 1, 1941, in his hometown of Harrisburg. Later on February 6, 1942, Raymond enlisted in the United States Army as a private. His military service spanned from the day of his enlistment until September 27, 1945 when he was honorably discharged.
Throughout his time in the Army, Raymond actively participated in World War II, demonstrating exceptional bravery and resilience. He played a significant role in critical campaigns such as the historic Normandy invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. Raymond's courageous actions on the battlefield led to his being awarded the Purple Heart. In addition, his exceptional service was acknowledged with two bronze stars, each adorned with oak leaf clusters, symbolizing acts of valor and meritorious service.
Upon returning to civilian life, Raymond married Gene Louise Shuler (1920-1996) on September 17, 1942, in Dauphin, Pennsylvania and the couple welcomed three sons into their lives, including Raymond Daniel Cless III.
Raymond dedicated 38 years of his professional career as a production supervisor at Pennsylvania Power & Light Company. His commitment to his work and his community left a lasting impact on those around him.
Raymond Daniel Cless III of Mountville, Lancaster County, PA was born on June 7, 1946 in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, and died at age 64 years old on July 27, 2010 in Mountville, Lancaster County.
William Cless of New York, New York County, NY was born on June 3, 1903, and died at age 66 years old in July 1969.
Ruth N Cless of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA was born on December 26, 1906, and died at age 95 years old on September 16, 2002.
William B Cless of Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ was born on May 21, 1931, and died at age 72 years old on November 4, 2003.
Clarence Cless of Seaside Heights, Ocean County, NJ was born on March 14, 1910, and died at age 82 years old on September 11, 1992.
Richard K Cless of Old Bridge, Middlesex County, NJ was born on September 27, 1933, and died at age 66 years old on November 25, 1999.
Herbert Cless of Hellertown, Northampton County, PA was born on May 28, 1889, and died at age 93 years old in July 1982.
John Cless of New Jersey was born on October 23, 1877, and died at age 87 years old in December 1964.
Raymond Cless of Irvington, Essex County, NJ was born on April 3, 1907, and died at age 68 years old in November 1975.
Margaret Cless of Irvington, Essex County, NJ was born on August 1, 1909, and died at age 58 years old in September 1967.
Helen G Cless of Loysville, Perry County, PA was born on March 30, 1922, and died at age 83 years old on May 4, 2005.
Edna Cless of Seaside Heights, Ocean County, NJ was born on March 10, 1913, and died at age 97 years old on January 11, 2011.
Russell Cless of Millerstown, Perry County, PA was born on August 13, 1879, and died at age 89 years old in March 1969.
Margaret J Cless of York Haven, York County, PA was born on July 13, 1913, and died at age 85 years old on May 3, 1999.
John C Cless of Elliottsburg, Perry County, PA was born on January 15, 1936, and died at age 61 years old on April 12, 1997.
Virginia M Cless of Elliottsburg, Perry County, PA was born on June 3, 1933, and died at age 67 years old on March 18, 2001.
Wilma O Cless of Elliottsburg, Perry County, PA was born on July 30, 1913, and died at age 77 years old on November 8, 1990.
Cless Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Cless family member is 77.0 years old according to our database of 60 people with the last name Cless that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Clesses
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Laura M Cless was born on January 13, 1892, and died at age 99 years old on March 4, 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Laura M Cless.
Edna Cless of Seaside Heights, Ocean County, NJ was born on March 10, 1913, and died at age 97 years old on January 11, 2011.
Ruth N Cless of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA was born on December 26, 1906, and died at age 95 years old on September 16, 2002.
Mildred M Cless of Saint Paul, Ramsey County, MN was born on October 28, 1904, and died at age 92 years old on May 21, 1997.
Herbert Cless of Hellertown, Northampton County, PA was born on May 28, 1889, and died at age 93 years old in July 1982.
Russell Cless of Millerstown, Perry County, PA was born on August 13, 1879, and died at age 89 years old in March 1969.
Patricia I Cless of Tucson, Pima County, AZ was born on November 1, 1912, and died at age 89 years old on December 11, 2001. Patricia Cless was buried at Ft. Logan National Cemetery
Section Q Site 916 4400 West Kenyon Avenue, in Denver, Co.
Ralph S Cless of Mill Valley, Marin County, CA was born on August 13, 1916, and died at age 88 years old on February 22, 2005.
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John Cless of New Jersey was born on October 23, 1877, and died at age 87 years old in December 1964.
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