DeVere Robert Clay
TOMAH, Wis. — DeVere Robert Clay, 68, of Tomah passed away Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, in Madison as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning.
He was born Jan. 15, 1939, to Robert and Genevieve (Shutter) Clay in the town of Greenfield, Wis. He served in the United States Army.
He was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Draeger on Aug. 30, 1969, in Waukon, Iowa. DeVere spent his working career as a farmer and was dedicated to the draft horse industry. He was a member of the Clydesdale Breeders USA and the Polled Hereford Association. DeVere's number one passion was educating people into the draft horse business. There was nothing DeVere and Barb enjoyed more than showing their draft horses, other than spending time with their children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed playing cards with friends and gardening.
He is survived by his first wife, Donna Meltesen of Tomah, and their children, Darcy (Sue) Clay of Warrens, Wis., Dawn (David) McInnis of Fall Creek, Wis., Dari (Junior) Bell of Wilton, Wis., and Darin Clay of Madison. He then married Barbara Draeger and is survived by their children, Tina (Doug) Miller of Tomah, Karina Clay of Tomah, and Corey (Kris Richards) Clay of Tomah; 21 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, a brother, DeWell (Cindy) Clay of Wausau, Wis.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Special mention, the extended draft horse family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Gen Clay; and a grandson, Robert Briney; and was accompanied in death by his wife, Barbara and granddaughters, Hope and Erin Briney.
Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at St. Mary's Catholic School Gymnasium in Tomah. Pastors Edwin Stigen and Mark Benning and The Very Rev. Steven J. Kachel will officiate. Burial will follow in La Grange Cemetery, Tomah. Family and friends are invited for visitation today, Oct. 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah. Family and friends are also invited for visitation Wednesday from 11 a.m. until time of services at the St. Mary's gymnasium.
Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
TOMAH, Wis. — DeVere Robert Clay, 68, of Tomah passed away Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, in Madison as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning.
He was born Jan. 15, 1939, to Robert and Genevieve (Shutter) Clay in the town of Greenfield, Wis. He served in the United States Army.
He was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Draeger on Aug. 30, 1969, in Waukon, Iowa. DeVere spent his working career as a farmer and was dedicated to the draft horse industry. He was a member of the Clydesdale Breeders USA and the Polled Hereford Association. DeVere's number one passion was educating people into the draft horse business. There was nothing DeVere and Barb enjoyed more than showing their draft horses, other than spending time with their children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed playing cards with friends and gardening.
He is survived by his first wife, Donna Meltesen of Tomah, and their children, Darcy (Sue) Clay of Warrens, Wis., Dawn (David) McInnis of Fall Creek, Wis., Dari (Junior) Bell of Wilton, Wis., and Darin Clay of Madison. He then married Barbara Draeger and is survived by their children, Tina (Doug) Miller of Tomah, Karina Clay of Tomah, and Corey (Kris Richards) Clay of Tomah; 21 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, a brother, DeWell (Cindy) Clay of Wausau, Wis.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Special mention, the extended draft horse family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Gen Clay; and a grandson, Robert Briney; and was accompanied in death by his wife, Barbara and granddaughters, Hope and Erin Briney.
Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at St. Mary's Catholic School Gymnasium in Tomah. Pastors Edwin Stigen and Mark Benning and The Very Rev. Steven J. Kachel will officiate. Burial will follow in La Grange Cemetery, Tomah. Family and friends are invited for visitation today, Oct. 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah. Family and friends are also invited for visitation Wednesday from 11 a.m. until time of services at the St. Mary's gymnasium.
Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
DeVere Robert Clay
TOMAH, Wis. — DeVere Robert Clay, 68, of Tomah passed away Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, in Madison as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning.
He was born Jan. 15, 1939, to Robert and Genevieve (Shutter) Clay in the town of Greenfield, Wis. He served in the United States Army.
He was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Draeger on Aug. 30, 1969, in Waukon, Iowa. DeVere spent his working career as a farmer and was dedicated to the draft horse industry. He was a member of the Clydesdale Breeders USA and the Polled Hereford Association. DeVere's number one passion was educating people into the draft horse business. There was nothing DeVere and Barb enjoyed more than showing their draft horses, other than spending time with their children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed playing cards with friends and gardening.
He is survived by his first wife, Donna Meltesen of Tomah, and their children, Darcy (Sue) Clay of Warrens, Wis., Dawn (David) McInnis of Fall Creek, Wis., Dari (Junior) Bell of Wilton, Wis., and Darin Clay of Madison. He then married Barbara Draeger and is survived by their children, Tina (Doug) Miller of Tomah, Karina Clay of Tomah, and Corey (Kris Richards) Clay of Tomah; 21 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, a brother, DeWell (Cindy) Clay of Wausau, Wis.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Special mention, the extended draft horse family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Gen Clay; and a grandson, Robert Briney; and was accompanied in death by his wife, Barbara and granddaughters, Hope and Erin Briney.
Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at St. Mary's Catholic School Gymnasium in Tomah. Pastors Edwin Stigen and Mark Benning and The Very Rev. Steven J. Kachel will officiate. Burial will follow in La Grange Cemetery, Tomah. Family and friends are invited for visitation today, Oct. 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah. Family and friends are also invited for visitation Wednesday from 11 a.m. until time of services at the St. Mary's gymnasium.
Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
TOMAH, Wis. — DeVere Robert Clay, 68, of Tomah passed away Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, in Madison as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning.
He was born Jan. 15, 1939, to Robert and Genevieve (Shutter) Clay in the town of Greenfield, Wis. He served in the United States Army.
He was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Draeger on Aug. 30, 1969, in Waukon, Iowa. DeVere spent his working career as a farmer and was dedicated to the draft horse industry. He was a member of the Clydesdale Breeders USA and the Polled Hereford Association. DeVere's number one passion was educating people into the draft horse business. There was nothing DeVere and Barb enjoyed more than showing their draft horses, other than spending time with their children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed playing cards with friends and gardening.
He is survived by his first wife, Donna Meltesen of Tomah, and their children, Darcy (Sue) Clay of Warrens, Wis., Dawn (David) McInnis of Fall Creek, Wis., Dari (Junior) Bell of Wilton, Wis., and Darin Clay of Madison. He then married Barbara Draeger and is survived by their children, Tina (Doug) Miller of Tomah, Karina Clay of Tomah, and Corey (Kris Richards) Clay of Tomah; 21 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, a brother, DeWell (Cindy) Clay of Wausau, Wis.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Special mention, the extended draft horse family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Gen Clay; and a grandson, Robert Briney; and was accompanied in death by his wife, Barbara and granddaughters, Hope and Erin Briney.
Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at St. Mary's Catholic School Gymnasium in Tomah. Pastors Edwin Stigen and Mark Benning and The Very Rev. Steven J. Kachel will officiate. Burial will follow in La Grange Cemetery, Tomah. Family and friends are invited for visitation today, Oct. 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah. Family and friends are also invited for visitation Wednesday from 11 a.m. until time of services at the St. Mary's gymnasium.
Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
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