In 1957, they built a home on her property in Maumee a short distance from the Stuckey's Restaurant franchise that Clara established at the corner of Ryan and Reynolds Roads. While she was adept at beadwork, needlework, quilting and baking, Clara was an adept businesswoman, using her family money wisely to build a business.

Aunt Clara was 13 years older than my father Carl, so she was almost a grandmother to my siblings and I. We cherished our regular visits with Aunt Clara, who although childless, knew how to make us feel at home and loved. Continue Story >>