David G. Clare

David G. Clare, 89, of New Tripoli, PA, passed away at home on May 28, 2022. He was the widower of Frances E. (Lucas) Clare, who passed away in 2019. Born in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Gerald and Clare M. (Hawk) Clare. David was a 1951 graduate of Liberty High School in Bethlehem, PA.  He was a veteran, having served in the US Army. David was a self-employed dairy farmer in Lynn Township, where he raised registered Guernsey dairy cattle for many years until retiring. Prior to owning and operating Clarelynn Dairy Farms, he worked for the former Pete Bealer Construction Co. and the State Hospital, both in Bethlehem. He was a life member of the Lynnport Fire Co. in New Tripoli. Survivors include two sons, David A. (Denise) Clare of Hamburg, PA, and James R. (Dorothy) Clare of New Tripoli; four grandchildren, David E. Clare, Daniel Clare, Crystal Schwab, and Christopher Clare; four great-grandchildren. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 11:00 AM in the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, 8405 Kings Highway New Tripoli, PA 18066, with a calling hour to begin at 10:00 AM. Rev. Tad Schlegel will officiate. Graveside interment, with military honors, will be held at 1:00 PM on Altona Cemetery, 402 Macada Road Bethlehem, PA 18017. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to Lynnport Fire Co., sent directly to P.O. Box 14 New Tripoli, PA 18066. 

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