Richard Anthony Clarey

Richard Anthony Clarey - Passed away peacefully on January 19, 2010 in Petaluma with his loving wife Jean by his side. Devoted husband of the late Shirley Clarey, adored father of Mark Clarey (Wendy) of MN, David Clarey (Theresa) of Petaluma, Cyndi Trezek (Donald) of Rohnert Park, Sue Miller (Marvin) of Petaluma, Bobbi Millard of Cotati, Mitch Clarey (Jeanette) of Petaluma, and Edie Nelson (Byron) of Penngrove. Loving Step-Father of Cheryl Bishop (Grant) of San Francisco, Lisa Lynch (Bob) and Steve Hospodar (Kim) all of Petaluma. Beloved Grandfather of Trevor and Richard Clarey, Christina Soiland, Frank, Danielle, and Joseph De Costa; Sarah Miller, Courtney and Taylor Millard, Austin and Jaden Clarey, Brent Kennedy, Byron, Zachary, Shelby and Mallory Nelson, Sophie and Anna Hospodar, Myranda Lynch, and Chuckie Heltzel. Cherished Great-Grandfather of Paula, Nadine, and William Clarey; Ben and Nathan Soiland. Dear brother of Tish Graham, Ann DeRocher, Lucille Beck, Lucy Sitzman, Donna Vondrak, and the late Jack, Al, Ray, Daniel, and Fred Clarey. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Having grown up on a farm, Richard was a farmer at heart. He enjoyed riding his tractor, building fences, and tending to his sheep. He played golf and pool, was a craftsman of all trades, and a real â??Mr. Fix-it,â?