Clinton Mallory Alloysius Anthony Blumer, 92, of Signal Mountain, passed away peacefully on April 28.
Mr. Blumer was born on Feb. 25, 1934, in Pensacola, Fla., to Catherine and William Blumer.
Mr. Blumer served in the U.S. Air Force for nine years and traveled widely during his service, including to Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Eritrea, and Egypt.
He studied at Alexian Brothers School of Nursing in Chicago in the 1950s, where he graduated as a certified registered nurse anesthetist. He worked for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in San Francisco as well as the San Quentin correctional facility. He also received a master’s degree in education. After retiring, he moved to Alexian Village in Signal Mountain.
Mr. Blumer enjoyed traveling, music, good movies, and going out with friends, and he always was quick with a joke.
Mr. Blumer, who was a devout Catholic with a strong connection to the Alexian Brothers and was a member of St. Augustine Parish in Signal Mountain, was the last living member of his immediate family.
A funeral Mass for Mr. Blumer was celebrated on May 7 at the Alexian Village Chapel in Signal Mountain. Donations in Mr. Blumer’s memory can be sent to Alexian Brothers Caritas Fund, 346 Alexian Way, Signal Mountain, TN 37377