With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Clare Austin Ash (Charlotte, Michigan), born in Lansing, Michigan, who passed away on November 27, 2023 at the age of 98. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Clare Austin Ash to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Clare Ash and Thelma Ash (Root); his wife Shirley Tellas; his sister-in-law Mary; and his granddaughter Kristen.

He is survived by : his children, John Deere, Minneapolis Moline, Oliver, Silver King, Massey Harris and Farmall; his brother Roger; his sons, Dennis (Danette), Mark (Judy) and Steve (Judy); and his grandchildren, Mike, Austin, Adrienne, Matt, JoAnne, Joe, Steve Jr. and Christopher. He is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren.

He was not only a seed corn dealer for Pioneer, Funks and Golden Harvest, the family also grew Foundation, Certified and Breeder classifications of Red Kidney Bean and Barley seed from the crops grown and processed on their farm.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pray Funeral Home, Inc.