Clementine Perius-Weinberger Obituary (1929 - 2013)

Clementine Perius-Weinberger, 83, Bismarck, North Dakota, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Sanford Hospital, Bismarck. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at DaWise-Perry Funeral Services, Mandan with Deacon Terry Glatt officiating. Visitation is scheduled one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bismarck. Clementine was born September 8, 1929. She was raised and educated in Bismarck and Eastport, Maine. Clementine married Allen Perius in May 1948 in Bismarck. Out of this union came three children, Linda, Allen, and Gregory (Greg). Clem was a major force in running their house and raising the children, since Al worked for Ed Phillips and Sons which kept him on the road most of the time. One thing they looked forward to was taking annual vacations to Ten Mile Lake, Minnesota with the rest of the "Perius Clan". They were married for 24 years, until Al's death in May 1972. Fortunate to find love a second time, Clem married Arnold Weinberger February 14, 1974, at St. Mary's in Bismarck. She became the step-mother to three grown children, Linda, Wayne, and Sheila Weinberger. Clem and Arnie were married for several years before Arnie's passing from cancer. Clem and Arnie were like two peas in a pod. When you'd see one, you'd see the other. They loved to have people over, especially for BBQ's. Clem and Arnie spent a lot of time playing cards-one more competitive than the other. Playing with their grandchildren was a highlight for them. Clem was an independent woman who was a stickler for being on time. Being late for anything was never an option, not if she could help it. Clem loved to shop, making her "weekly rounds". She loved to put puzzles together, the more challenging the better. She loved her "shows", especially her favorite soaps and game shows. But her pride and joy was crocheting her dolls. Clem had a gift for creating the most beautiful crocheted dolls. She could create a doll for every season and every occasion-from Mr. and Mrs. Santa dolls to a beautiful bride and groom set to a Valentine's Day Sweetheart doll to a Springtime Princess doll. These dolls were no easy task. They were intricate patterns which took a lot of concentration and precision. Clem's dolls were in demand and made their way from coast to coast. Every lucky recipient of these dolls was always so pleased to receive them. Creating these dolls gave Clem a great sense of pride, joy, and peace. Clem is survived by her sons, Allen (Connie) Perius, Bismarck, Gregory Perius, Ashby, Minnesota; daughter, Linda Perius, Washington, DC; three grandchildren, Amanda, Stephanie, and Michael Perius, Ashby, Minnesota; three step-children, Linda, Wayne, and Sheila Weinberger, and their children; one sister-in-law, and good friend, Rita Perius, Bismarck; one brother-in-law, Tom (Joann) Perius, Mandan; special nieces, Beverly (Richard) Senger, and Tracy (Dean) Heilman, all of Bismarck; special friend, Jan Whiteside and her cat; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Clementine was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Al Perius and Arnold Weinberger; her sisters, Catherine Choguette-Vanderhoof, and Barbara Danley-Trolly; special niece, Patricia Danley; brothers-in-law, Tom (Shirley) Allen, Percy (Loretta) Perius, and Marvin Perius; sister-in-law, Judy Banks; and other nieces, nephews, and cousins. Clem is in heaven now, but she will be greatly missed by those who loved her.