Springs' Clareman Dies at 87
Ben Clareman, longtime textile executive, died on Feb. 23. He was 87.
A World War II veteran, Clareman joined the textile industry after the war, working as a sales executive with textile company Springs Industries for 30 years, where he sold textiles to such Los Angeles companies as Land and Sea and Rhapsody Blouse. He also served as a consultant to Self Esteem, the juniors manufacturer founded by his son, Richard.
“His loss is felt by so many people who felt a bond to him,” said his son Richard. “He had a great time being with my friends and associates and there will be a hole that can never be filled. He was 87, but he went too soon”
In addition to his son, he is survived by his wife of 47 years, Gloria; his daughter, Dr. Elizabeth Robinson; his children’s spouses, Beatrice and Brad; and six grandchildren.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to: Lankenau Hospital Development Office, In Memory of Ben Clareman, Lankenau Hospital, 100 Lancaster Ave., Wynnewood, Pa. 19096.
