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Richard James Clefisch

Birth	:	6 Mar 1937 Guttenberg, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	3 Jan 2018 Guttenberg, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Pioneer Rock Cemetery, Ceres, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8230591, -91.1863937
Description	:	Richard James Clefisch, 80, died at home on January 3, 2018, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Richard was born on March 6, 1937, to Virgil and Jessie (Keehner) Clefisch in Guttenberg, Iowa. He received his education from area schools and graduated from Garnavillo High School in 1955. He married Sandra Eberhard in 1955, and to this union was born four children. They later divorced. In 1972 he married Carolyn Kick, and they enjoyed over 45 years together until his death. After high school, Richard worked at the Garnavillo Mill for a time and... Read More	Richard James Clefisch, 80, died at home on January 3, 2018, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Richard was born on March 6, 1937, to Virgil and Jessie (Keehner) Clefisch in Guttenberg, Iowa. He received his education from area schools and graduated from Garnavillo High School in 1955. He married Sandra Eberhard in 1955, and to this union was born four children. They later divorced. In 1972 he married Carolyn Kick, and they enjoyed over 45 years together until his death. After high school, Richard worked at the Garnavillo Mill for a time and then farmed most of his life with his family. His proud legacy includes the respect he held for the land, the knowledge he shared with his children and grandchildren, and his commitment to simple, hard work. There weren’t too many things he couldn’t fix; purchasing anything new was out of the question until he had at least tried. He could be a man of few words, but he loved his family fiercely and was always ready to help when he could. For many years he enjoyed raccoon hunting with his numerous hounds, turkey hunting in the spring, and ice fishing with his buddies each winter, eagerly anticipating the day the ice could safely support his truck. Throughout their marriage, he and Carolyn enjoyed fishing on the Mississippi, travelling, and gardening. He was very proud of his fruit trees, berry bushes, and horseradish patch. He made a robust cordial that he loved to share with anyone who was willing to take that first sip and an eye-watering jar of horseradish that his granddaughter loved. Richard is survived by his wife, Carolyn; sons Steven Clefisch(Judy) of rural Guttenberg, Scott Clefisch(Brenda) of Dubuque, and Stuart Clefisch(Kristi) of Garnavillo; daughter Shelley Foster(Arthur) of North St. Paul, MN; six grandchildren: Nichole Plagge(Mike), Travis Clefisch(Lindsey), Zachary Clefisch, Jacob Clefisch, Luke Clefisch, and Nathan Clefisch; and soon-to-be six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Sidney Clefisch (Patty) of rural Balltown, two nephews, a niece, several cousins, and many loyal friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and older sister, Verla Jean. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossing Rivers Hospice or the Hospice program of your choice, or the Guttenberg Library Foundation. Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home and Crematory Services

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Richard James Clefisch's memorial is located at: Pioneer Rock Cemetery, Ceres, Clayton County, USA.
When did Richard James Clefisch death?
Richard James Clefisch death on 3 Jan 2018 in Guttenberg, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.8230591
Longitude: -91.1863937

Family Members:

Parent

Virgil J Clefisch

(1917 - 1969)

Jessie Elizabeth Keehner Clefisch

(1916 - 1996)

Spouse

Sandra J. “Sandy” Eberhard Kann

(1937 - 2018)

Siblings

Verla Jean Clefisch

(1936 - 1939)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Pioneer Rock Cemetery
Ceres, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8230591, -91.1863937

2. McClelland Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8249879, -91.2084641

3. Saint Michael Cemetery
Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8055992, -91.1802979

4. Borcherding Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8182983, -91.1414032

5. Tangeman Family Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8580000, -91.1420000

6. Storck Cemetery
Guttenberg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7694335, -91.1834638

7. Garnavillo Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8660300, -91.2390100

8. Garnavillo Community Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8656000, -91.2422100

9. Saint Paula Cemetery
Osterdock, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7635994, -91.1992035

10. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8628006, -91.2502975

11. Saint Marys Cemetery
Guttenberg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7691994, -91.1352997

12. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Guttenberg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7764840, -91.1083560

13. Guttenberg Cemetery
Guttenberg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7691994, -91.1035995

14. Lewis Cemetery
Osterdock, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7416000, -91.1834000

15. Clayton Cemetery
Clayton, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9043999, -91.1641998

16. Duncan Cemetery
Glen Haven, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8325540, -91.0725940

17. Old Garber Cemetery
Garber, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7560005, -91.2580032

18. Old Saint Marys Cemetery
Glen Haven, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8078100, -91.0675330

19. Krumm Cemetery
Garber, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7913760, -91.3023559

20. Saint Johns Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7497000, -91.1133000

21. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Elkport, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7433014, -91.2733002

22. Saint Michaels Cemetery
Elkport, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7433014, -91.2733002

23. Bagley Cemetery
Bagley, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9019012, -91.0907974

24. Gockel Cemetery
Glen Haven, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8224983, -91.0385971