Clifford E. Wilson

Clifford E. Wilson, 87, of Davenport passed away, Wednesday, October 23, 2013 in Davenport. Funeral service will be at 11:30 A.M., Saturday, October 26, 2013 in The Runge Mortuary Chapel. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM, Friday, October 25, 2013 at the mortuary. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences and tributes may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com.

Clifford was born on a farm in Bremer County, Iowa March 23, 1926, the son of Craig and Iva Losee Wilson. He graduated from Waverly High School in 1944. He then served with the 9 Infantry Division in Europe during World War II until 1946, attained the rank of Sergeant and was awarded the victory medal, European Theater Ribbon with one battle star, 2 overseas bars, Army of Occupation Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.

He lived in Waterloo until moving to Davenport in 1994. Clifford worked as a foreman for the Rath Packing Co., for 27 years, and worked as a carpenter for the rest of his working years.

His favorite hobby was flying. He was a member of the experimental aircraft association at Oshkosh, Wisconsin and a life member of V.F. W. Post 26 and AMVETS.

Survived by wife, Delores Jeanne Randall, Davenport; two sisters: Ruby Whipkey of Rock Falls, IL, Gladys Beck of Champagne, IL; children, Craig (Sharon) Wilson of Clarks Summit, PA, Joyce (Lyle) Stout of Dunkerton, IA, Dale (Diana) Wilson of Hutchinson, KS, Rebecca (Michael) Chandler of Lees Summit, MO; step children: Marilyn (Arnie) Williamson of Davenport and Randall Miller of Minneapolis, MN; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother; two sisters, Helen Hicks of Waverly and Ila Mae Ackers of Janesville, brother, Larry of Waterloo