Clarence Leonard Hettich passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2016 at the Linton Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 1, 2016 at Myers Funeral Home, Linton, ND. Interment will be held at noon on Friday at the ND Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at Myers Funeral Home and will continue one hour before the service.Clarence was born on May 21, 1941 in Regan, ND, the son of Karl and Emelia (Klatt) Hettich.Clarence grew up in Regan along with his brother Curtis and two sisters, Esther and Mona. He graduated from Regan High School. Clarence served in the US Army and spent time stationed in Alaska. Clarence married Rose Rooker on July 30, 1966 at Hazelton and together they had one child, Brian. Following their marriage, he farmed in the Regan area and then the Hazelton area.Clarence loved going to auctions and collecting antiques. He was a well-known handyman. Clarence was a member of the Hazelton American Legion. Clarence is survived by his wife, Rose, Hazelton, ND, and his son Brian Hettich (Kristie Kulzer), Mandan, ND.