Clarence R. (C.R.) Apitz made his transition on August 16, 1992.
Born June 22, 1924 in Manhattan, Kansas to Gail Tatman and Clarence Richard Apitz. Married Patricia Green, 1945, Tulsa, Oklahoma, later divorced. Married Sue Rogers in Wichita, Kansas, January 26, 1969, later divorced.C.R. graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. An engineer with the Clarke Division of Dresser Industries, he traveled extensively throughout the world. In 1962 he joined the York Division of Borg Warner. In 1977 he moved to Salt Lake as a project engineer for Northwest Pipeline on the Alaskan Pipeline.
An accomplished astrologer, C.R. has been well known for his accurate New Years forecasts given in local media. his specialty has been astrological analysis of the stock market and financial trends. He was well known by both national and international professional astrologers.
Survived by daughters Gail Apitz Van Howe and husband, Steven, Midland, Tex.; Janet Highfield, Oklahoma City; granddaughter, Angela Benson, Norman, Okla; and four younger very special grandchildren. Preceded in death by daughter, Susan Young.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 18, 1992, 11:00 a.m., at the Cannon Mortuary, 2460 East, 7600 South. Friends may call at the mortuary, one hour prior to services. Interment, Sunset Cemetery, Manhattan, Kansas.
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