Clyde George Pappas

Clyde George Pappas, 89, formerly of New Buffalo, passed away at Royalton Manor in St. Joseph, MI on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel, 15. N. Barton St., New Buffalo, MI. Clyde was born June 9, 1927 in Akron, OH to the late George and Clara (Blaetus) Pappas. He graduated from Akron Central High School in 1945. Clyde served his country during WWII while in the U.S. Navy. On Feb. 22, 1952 in Gary, IN he married Arlene Ellen Damerau; she preceded him in death on Feb. 27, 2014. Clyde was the owner and operator of Pappas real Estate in New Buffalo from 1977-1990 when he retired. Clyde is survived by his daughter – Judy  Denk and long time friend Jim Ratke of St. Joseph, MI; two grandsons – Jason and Ryan; and nieces Roxann Pappas-Huebl and Karen Pappas-White. He is also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. A service will take place on Friday, April 21, 12noon, at the Annunciation-St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church in New Buffalo, MI, with Father Paul Martin officiating. A time of visitation will precede the service from 11am-12pm at the church. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in New Buffalo. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Friends wishing to leave a message of condolence for the family may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com