Clarke Adrian KAARLSEN

Born

8 July 1943 , Monroe, New York, USA

Died

25 March 2008 , San Antonio, Texas, USA

Clarke Adrian married Lorett M KELLY 20 March 1965 in Woodbury, New York, USA . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Lorett M KELLY was born abt. 1943

Clarke Adrian married Susan Ann ENGLISH 17 February 1973 in Greene, New York, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Susan Ann ENGLISH was born 6 May 1948 in Greene, New York, USA. Susan Ann was the child of Peter Clark ENGLISH and Ann Marie DRACHLER .

Parents & Family of Clarke Adrian KAARLSEN

Parents of Clarke Adrian KAARLSEN

Father

Edward Gustave KAARLSEN

Mother

Elaine Lena MASKER

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John Henry MASKER Charlotte Mae CONKLIN

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Spouses, Marriages & Children of Clarke Adrian KAARLSEN

Clarke Adrian KAARLSEN married

Lorett M KELLY
Marriage date: 20 March 1965
Marriage place: Woodbury, New York, USA
Source: ancestry.com

Marriage notes:

Name: Clarke A Kaarlsen

Gender: Male

Marriage Date: 20 Mar 1965

Marriage Place: Woodbury, New York, USA

Spouse: Lorett M Kelly

Certificate Number: 8758

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Lorett M Kelly

Clarke A Kaarlsen

Ancestry.com. New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2017.

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Clarke Adrian KAARLSEN married

Susan Ann ENGLISH
Marriage date: 17 February 1973
Marriage place: Greene, New York, USA
Susan Ann ENGLISH was the child of Peter Clark ENGLISH and Ann Marie DRACHLER

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Birth — 1943
8 July 1943
Monroe, New York, USA

1944 - D-Day, which occurred on June 6, 1944, was a pivotal World War II operation where Allied forces launched a massive invasion on the beaches of Normandy, France. Known as Operation Overlord, it involved over 156,000 troops from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and other Allied nations. The operation aimed to liberate Western Europe from Nazi German control. The landings marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany, leading to the eventual Allied victory in Europe.

1945 - The atomic bomb is invented (J. Robert Oppenheimer, et al., United States)

The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.

1945 - Harry S. Truman becomes President of the United States

1945 - On September 2, 1945, World War II officially ended with the formal surrender of Japan. The surrender ceremony took place aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, where Japanese officials signed the Instrument of Surrender in the presence of Allied representatives, including General Douglas MacArthur and Admiral Chester Nimitz.

1948 - Velcro is invented (George de Mestral, Switzerland)

1950 - Monroe, Orange, New York

Name: Clark A Kaarlsen
Age: 6
Birth Date: abt 1944
Gender: Male
Birth Place: New York
Marital Status: Never Married (Single)
Relation to Head of House: Son
Residence Date: 1950
Home in 1950: Monroe, Orange, New York, USA
Household Members Age Relationship
Edward G Kaarlsen
39 Head
Elaine Kaarlsen
38 Wife
Jean C Kaarlsen
12 Daughter
Don F Kaarlsen
10 Son
Edward J Kaarlsen
8 Son
Clark A Kaarlsen 6 Son
Beverly A Kaarlsen
5 Daughter
Wayng Thomas Kaarlsen
3 Son

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1950 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1950 - June 25 - Korean War begins when North Korean forces invade South Korea.

1953 - Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes President of the United States

1953 - On July 27, 1953, the Korean War ended with the signing of an armistice agreement at Panmunjom. This ceasefire halted the conflict between North Korea, supported by China and the Soviet Union, and South Korea, backed by United Nations forces primarily from the United States. The agreement established the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) near the 38th parallel, effectively maintaining the pre-war boundary and creating a buffer zone between the two Koreas.

1961 - John F. Kennedy becomes President of the United States

1961 - Vietnam War officially begins with 900 military advisors landing in Saigon.

1962 - The Cuban Missile Crisis was a tense 13-day standoff in October 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union over the installation of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles from the U.S. coast. The crisis is considered the closest the Cold War came to escalating into a full-scale nuclear war. It began when American spy planes discovered the missiles, leading to a U.S. naval blockade of Cuba and intense negotiations. The crisis ended when Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev agreed to remove the missiles in exchange for the U.S. promising not to invade Cuba and secretly agreeing to remove American missiles from Turkey.

1963 - I Have a Dream Speech - Martin Luther King's Address at March on Washington August 28, 1963.

In 1963, on November 22, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, while riding in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza. The assassination shocked the nation and the world, leading to widespread mourning and a period of intense national introspection. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as the 36th President of the United States shortly after Kennedy's death. The assassination sparked numerous conspiracy theories and investigations, with the Warren Commission ultimately concluding that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the assassination. Kennedy's death had a profound impact on American politics and society, marking the end of an era often referred to as 'Camelot.'

1965 Marriage / Partner
Clarke Adrian KAARLSEN and Lorett M KELLY 20 March 1965, Woodbury, New York, USA

He was 21 years old.

1968 - The ATM is invented (Don Wetzel, United States)

1969 - Richard M. Nixon becomes President of the United States

1969 - July 20 - Apollo 11 - Man lands on the moon

June 17, 1972 – August 9, 1974 - Watergate Scandal began with the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., in 1972. Members of President Richard Nixon's administration attempted to cover up their involvement. The scandal led to the discovery of multiple abuses of power by the Nixon administration, the resignation of President Nixon in 1974, and the indictment of several administration officials.

1973 Marriage / Partner
Clarke Adrian KAARLSEN and Susan Ann ENGLISH 17 February 1973, Greene, New York, USA

He was 29 years old.

1973 - January 22 - Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 and Doe v. Bolton, 410 U.S. 179: The U.S. Supreme Court declares that the Constitution protects women’s right to terminate an early pregnancy, thus making abortion legal in the U.S.

1973 - March 29 - The last United States soldier leaves Vietnam

The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.

1974 - Gerald R. Ford becomes President of the United States after the resignation of Richard Nixon.

1977 - Jimmy Carter becomes President of the United States

The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington State occurred on May 18, triggered by a 5.1 magnitude earthquake. It caused the largest landslide in recorded history, followed by a massive lateral blast. The eruption killed 57 people, destroyed 250 homes, and spread ash across the U.S.

1981 - Ronald Reagan becomes President of the United States

1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)

1982 - The camcorder is invented (Sony Corp., Japan)

1983 - The laptop computer is invented (Radio Shack Corp., United States)

1986 - January 28 - Space Shuttle Challenger accident - The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, when the shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, leading to the deaths of its seven crew members.

1989 - The World Wide Web is invented at CERN (Tim Berners-Lee, UK)

1989 - George H. W. Bush becomes President of the United States

1993 - William J. Clinton becomes President of the United States

2001 - George W. Bush becomes President of the United States

2001 - September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Coordinated terrorist attacks by the extremist group al-Qaeda on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, leading to significant changes in U.S. domestic and foreign policy, including the War on Terror.

Death

KAARLSEN, CLARKE ADRIAN 08 Jul 1943 25 Mar 2008 (P) 64 78240 (San Antonio, Bexar, TX) (none specified) New York 098-34-4173

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Obituary

Chronicle, The (Goshen, NY) - April 4, 2008

Clarke Kaarlsen of San Antonio, Texas, a longtime area resident, died on Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at his home. He was 64.

He was an avid hunter, fisherman and trapper. He never met a bear he didn't like. He also counted himself among the Friends of Bill.

Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Susan Kaarlsen; two sons, Kevin Kaarlsen of Wurtsboro and Shawn Kaarlsen of San Antonio; one daughter, Karen and Dino Cinelli of San Antonio; grandchildren, Jessica and Kevin Kaarlsen of Chester, and Mollie, Mallorie, and Gehryt Kaarlsen of San Antonio; nephew, Bryan and Karen Kaarlsen of San Antonio; aunts, Marion Musumeci of Middletown, Theresa Ferraro of New Jersey, and Sophie Masker of Walden; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

He was the son of the late Edward and Elaine Masker Kaarlsen and
He was predeceased by brothers, Donn, Edward, and Wayne; and sisters, Jean and Beverly.

A memorial service will take place

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