Clyde Joseph Aubert

Clyde Joseph Aubert, 75, passed away February 6, 2025, with his loving family at his side.

Clyde was born November 27, 1949 in Wamego Kansas. He was the son of James and Henrietta (Hesse) Aubert and the oldest of their 13 children. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Charles.

Clyde married the love of his life Marlene (Akin) Aubert July 24, 1971. They were married for 53 ½ years. They have 4 children: Tracey (Paul) Bearman, Michelle (Duane) Rohr, Jennifer (Jeremy) Riedel, and Daniel (Jessica) Aubert. They have 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandsons.

Clyde lived his whole life in the St. Marys community. He graduated from St. Marys High School in 1968. In January of 1969, he joined the Navy and served 4 years on the USS Everett F. Larson DD-830. He made 3 Westpaks in foreign waters during the Vietnam War on this ship. When he was honorably discharged, he spent 2 years in the Navy Reserves. Clyde was a life member of the Aubert-Walls VFW Post 7796.

He continued his education at Kaw Valley Vo-Tech and learned the trade as a Refrigeration, Heating and Air Tech. Clyde worked for the State of Kansas for 28 years then retired at the age of 53 to his full-time job on the farm raising cattle and putting up hay. He enjoyed spending his Tuesdays at the sale barn keeping track of the cattle market and visiting. His favorite pastime was playing 5 point pitch and lending a hand to help out his family and neighbors.

Clyde was a life-long member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys where he joined the Knights of Columbus and was a life member.

Surviving him are his wife Marlene, his 4 children and their families, 11 siblings: Marvin (Betty) Aubert, Lucille (Ron) Hines, Jane Akin, Jean (Dennis) Kuehler, Karen (Tom) Johnson, Louise Schutter, Phyllis (Joe) Denny, Fred (Ann) Aubert, Delores Sauvage, Alice (Jerry) Bertels, John (Anita) Aubert and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends and family from 5:00 to 6:30 on Thursday evening, February 13, 2025 at Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys with Rosary to begin at 6:30. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am, Friday, February 14, 2025 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial with military honors will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys.

Memorial contributions in Clyde’s memory may be made to the Aubert-Walls VFW Post 7796 or to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.