SOURCE:Southern Illinoisan (Nov/27/2003) Clement J. Epplin PINCKNEYVILLE -- Clement J. Epplin, 84, passed away Sunday afternoon, Nov. 23, 2003, in his home. Clement was born May 18, 1919, in Pinckneyville, the son of Joseph S. and Emma K. (Endres) Epplin. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of St. Bruno Catholic church in Pinckneyville and the Knights of Columbus 2921. He was a decorated veteran who served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Clem touched many lives by his generosity to his family, church and community. Survivors include three brothers, twin Clarence Epplin of Florissant, Mo., and Joe Epplin and Albert Epplin, both of Pinckneyville; special friend, Florence Alstat of Pinckneyville; 23 nieces and nephews; and numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Edward Epplin and Carl Epplin; and a sister, Agnes Bruns. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2003, in St. Bruno Catholic Church, with Father Brian Barker officiating. Interment will be in St. Bruno Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to St. Bruno School Endowment Fund