Paschke, Clarence Frank, 70, of Valrico, Florida passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2011. Born in Turtle River Township, near Grand Forks, North Dakota he had been a local resident for the past year after moving here from, Fargo, North Dakota. He served proudly in the United States Army Reserve. Clarence worked for Schultz and Lindsay Construction Company for several years. While doing this, he met and married the love of his life, Karen. They had two children. He attended Dunwoody Institute to learn the heating and cooling business while working for Nichelson Oil Company. In 1992, Clarence started Paschke Heating and Cooling and operated it until he retired. Clarence loved to spend time with his family and travel. He enjoyed his home at Reiles Acres, ND. He also enjoyed spending time on the computer using Skype to keep in touch with his family and friends. Clarence was a member of Nativity Catholic Church in Brandon, and was also a member of the Homebuilders Association in Fargo, ND. Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Karen, son, Michael Paschke; daughter Sandy Paschke; brother Arvid (Esther) Paschke; sisters, Gladys Hightower, Deloris Jiskra and his granddaughter, Katrina Paschke. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Stella Paschke and his sister, Adrienne Dickman. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 9, 2011 at 11:00 am at Nativity Catholic Church, with a visitation one hour prior. The burial will follow at Serenity Meadows Memorial Park.