Mr. Clarence Elmer Hassler, 78, of 515 Fairview Ave Canon City. , passed away Tuesday, July 27th, 2010. Clarence was born in Pueblo, CO on July 28, 1931, the son of the late Clarence Elmer and Della Mae (Delapp) Hassler. He was a self taught man who worked hard through his life, he cleaned pools in Arizona for awhile, and he was a worm farmer, and an avid gun collector and trader. Clarence married Ruth VanDerWerf January 29, 1966. He is proceeded in death by his parents and a baby brother, survived by his wife of 44 years, sons Clarence Hassler of Olney Springs, Wesley (Kumsun) Hassler of Colorado Springs, daughter Della (Mike) Roberts of Florence, step daughter Phyllis (John) Sidman of California, grand kids Nicole (Brian) Snow, Tiffany Jackson, Brittany Cruz 2 great grand kids distant family members and friends. Clarence was laid to rest on July 30th with his family in Roselawn Cemetery in Pueblo. A Memorial Service is planned for Monday August 9, 2010 at 10:00am Oak Creek Baptist Church Pastor Fred Kitch officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Skyline Ridge Nursing and rehab 515 Fairview, Canon City 81212. On line condolences at charlesanthonyfh.com