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Cletus Carleton Van Nocker

Jan 31, 2024

Cletus Carleton Van Nocker, age 88, passed away on December 28, 2023. He was born February 2, 1935 in Lansing, Michigan. The son of Clare and Cora Van Nocker.

Clete was drafted into the Army and served during the Korean War. He owned and operated several barber shops during his life-long career as a barber. One of which was the Beach Barber Shop on Ft. Myers Beach in Florida.

Clete moved to Florida in 1973 where he met his wife of 42 years, Anne. They helped establish the Fort Myers Beach Moose Lodge. They lived on the beach for 35 years before moving to Cape Coral. In 2021, Clete relocated to Winter Haven. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, the American Legion and the VFW.

Clete had 4 children, Laura Barnes, David Van Nocker, Leigh (Van) Braatz and Clinton Van Nocker.

Clete was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, his wife, his son, David Van Nocker, and his grandson, Austin Leggett.

A family service will be held this summer in Ilesford, ME.

The family would like to extend a heart-felt thank you to the Vitas Healthcare Hospice.