Claire Herbert Limbeck

Published 9:37 am Wednesday, March 23, 2022

June 17, 1930 – February 28, 2022

Claire was born June 17, 1930, to Otto and Velma Limbeck in Scio. He passed away peacefully from cancer on February 28, 2022, in Bend at age 91.

Claire grew up on a farm in Scio, attending Stayton High School where he played football (elected team captain), served in the Naval Reserves, and then was active-duty Navy briefly after graduating in 1948. Drafted by the Army, he served in Korea, making the rank of corporal. Returning home, he courted and married Sally Studnick on February 14, 1957.

Claire was hardworking–log truck driver, mill worker, millwright, and ultimately mill electrician, retiring in 1992. Always active, he farmed the couple’s 100-acre homestead in Scio, and later relocating to Redmond ranched their 40 acres. Claire loved hunting, fishing, and tending the garden.

He was preceded in death by his wife-Sally, sister-Cleo, brother-Merle, and his parents. He leaves behind 4 children-Laurie Marsh, Kevin Limbeck, Victoria Shawgo, and Scott Limbeck, 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Private family graveside services (with full military honors) were held on March 5, 2022.