Background
Blecha, Clarence Orville was born on June 3, 1917 in Narka, Kansas, United States. Son of Albert and Maggie Theresa (Sistek) Blecha.
Blecha, Clarence Orville was born on June 3, 1917 in Narka, Kansas, United States. Son of Albert and Maggie Theresa (Sistek) Blecha.
Graduate, State Normal Industrial College, Ellendale, North Dakota, 1949. Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, University Kansas, 1951.
Chief physical therapist, Grand Forks (North Dakota) Clinic, 1951-1982; chief physical therapist, St. Michael's Hospital, Grand Forks, 1954-1969; chief physical therapist, Deaconess Hospital, Grand Forks, 1952-1955; staff physical therapist, Medical Center Rehabilitation Center, Grand Forks, 1983-1984. Advisor Dial-a-Ride Svc., Grand Forks, since 1987.
Member advisory board Grand Forks Master Chorale, since 1992. Member, board directors Grand Forks Symphony, 1989-1992. With United States Army, 1941-1945.
Member American Physical Therapy Association (life, founder, first president North Dakota chapter 1953-1954, Outstanding Service award 1980), 164th Infantry Association, Sertoma Club (Keith Moon award 1980, Sertoman of Year 1976, Outstanding Secretary award 1983, Clarence Blecha Speech and Hearing award named in honor 1992).
Married Esther Amelia Mintz, September 11, 1947. Children: Kathryn Ann Manus, Jane Clare Plumhoff, Kae Lynn.