Clarence C. Walter, Jr. Obituary (1929 - 2013)

Clarence C. Walter, age 83, of Menomonie, WI passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013 at the American Lutheran Home. He was born February 17, 1929 in Menomonie, WI to Clarence C. Walter, Sr. and Christine (Lindstrom). He grew up in the Menomonie area and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1946 and Stout State College in 1956. Clarence served two tours in the U.S. Air Force between the end of World War II and the Korean Conflict. Clarence married Joan Dunphy March 24, 1951 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Menomonie. They had four children. Clarence and Joan were members of First Congregational United Church of Christ. Clarence and Joan lived in several locations before returning to Menomonie in 1966 where they resided until this day. Clarence worked at Sanna Dairies (ConAgra) until he retired in 1991. During his retirement, he drove a school bus for Menomonie Transportation for several years. Clarence enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was an avid supporter of the local hockey programs. Clarence is survived by: His wife, Joan of Menomonie His brother, John (Jean) of Burke, VA Four sons; Daniel (Marlene) Walter of Lincoln, NE, Michael (Debra) Walter of Eau Claire, WI, John (Ranae) Walter of Menomonie, WI, David (Angie) Walter of Chippewa Falls, WI. He is also survived by grandchildren Kelly (Kellen) Petersen and great grandson Braxton, Becky Walter, Jessica (Adam) Partlow, Melanie Walter (fiancé DJ Vickmark), Jacob Walter, Sam Walter, Kenny Walter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Sr. and Christine, and sister-in-law Joyce Walter. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2013 at First Congregational Church-UCC in Menomonie, with Pastor Rob MacDougall officiating. Flag Presentation will be conducted by Menomonie Veterans Honor Guard. There will be visitation from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and at the church one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in the Town of Dunn, Dunn Co. WI.