Robert Cliff Obituary
He was born Nov. 6, 1947, in Wabasha to Joseph and Helen (Rauchman) Cliff. He was baptized at St. Felix Catholic Church in Wabasha. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Lake City in 1965 and graduated from Winona State University. He served in the Army 1st Calvary Division Air Mobile in Vietnam and was honorably discharged in October 1971, earning the Bronze Star medal.
On July 14, 1973, he married Nancy Gaudian in Paullina, Iowa. They made their home in Lake City and he worked at Federal Mogal for more than 30 years, until retiring in April 2008.
Bob loved to golf, hunt, fish, and spend time with his family and friends.
He is survived by wife, Nancy of Lake City; three daughters, Sarah Moen (Dr. Chris Klingele) of Rochester, Jacquelyn (Josh) Floan of Lakeville, Minn., and Jennifer (Alex) Jacquart of Winona; three grandchildren, Chloe Floan, Isaac Moen, and Kelton Floan; sister, Cathy (Ron) Kirkeby of Winona; two sisters-in-law, Madelyn (Mike) Erickson of Cross Lake, Minn., and Luanne (Kelly) Nieuwenhuis of Primghar, Iowa; in-laws, Clarence and Joann Gaudian of Spencer, Iowa; nephews and nieces, Cory Kirkeby, Kyle Kirkeby (his daughter Lyla), Grant (Jessica) Erickson (her daughter Grace), Neil Erickson, Dr. Jesse Nieuwenhuis, Paige Nieuwenhuis, Andrea Nieuwenhuis, and Perri Nieuwenhuis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Helen Cliff.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, at Bethany Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Dr. Scott Fiege officiating. Burial will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Anderson-Peterson Chapel in Lake City and for one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the church.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.
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May 1, 2017
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your loved one. May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Ps 119:76
Gary Gullickson
May 1, 2017
Nancy and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Bob was a good man. We must honor him for his service and his sacrifice. He will not be forgotten. Rest In Peace.
May 1, 2017
Deepest sympathies to all of you. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs from Ike & Jeannie Speedling
May 1, 2017
My family and I send you our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. As you experience anxiety during this difficult time, please turn to the God of all comfort, as his word assures us at Jeremiah 29:12,13 he will listen to you.
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Colleen Drenckhahn
May 1, 2017
Nancy, I was honored to meet both you and your husband; the love you had for each other was clearly evident. From all of us at St. Elizabeth's Home Health: Healing prayers to you and your family; may thoughts of all the good times shared ease your heart during this most difficult time. He truly made a difference in this world!!
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