Clair W. “Butch” Clemens, retired president and CEO of Hatfield Quality Meats, died on April 18, 2020. He was 90 years old.
Clemens spent his entire working career at the Hatfield, Penn.-based premium pork product company, which is currently known as Clemens Food Group. During his working years, he wore many hats, working in all parts of the plant. Clemens was president and CEO from 1993 until his retirement in 1995.
Clemens was an active member of his community. He was a founding and active member of Cornerstone Church of Skippack, served as chief of the Towamencin Volunteer Fire Company for 33 years, and was instrumental in the local 4-H program, among other noteworthy accomplishments.
He is survived by his wife, Arlayne (Gottshall) Clemens, with whom he celebrated a 68th wedding anniversary in September 2019, and five children, 18 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
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