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Clayton LaFrenz Obituary

Clayton J. LaFrenz

Clayton J. LaFrenz, 60, of Lafayette, died at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Central Hospital. Born February 11, 1953 in Moose Lake, MN, he was the son of the late John and Hilda "Tillie" (Westerberg) LaFrenz. Clayton graduated in 1972 from Moose Lake High School. For the past two years, he had worked at Wabash National Corporation in Lafayette. He enjoyed playing pool and spending time with his friends and family.

Clayton is survived by five daughters, Rosalee Lemke (husband, Erick) of Belle Plaine, MN, April Matson of Grand Rapids, MN, Heather LaFrenz of Indiana, and Johanna and Tasha LaFrenz, one brother, Walter Westerberg of Barnum, MN, three sisters, Rosalinda Lingle (husband, Gary) of Moose Lake, MN, Diane Piilola (husband, Dennis) of Moose Lake, MN, and Lori Broker (husband, Joe) of Colfax, WI. Clayton is also survived by six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at Hippensteel Funeral Home. Services and burial will be in Moose Lake, MN. Hippensteel Funeral Home entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com

Published by Journal & Courier from Jul. 19 to Jul. 20, 2013.
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10 years ago we said our good byes and see you later. Hope you are partying with family and friends. Know that you are missed here. Please keep watch over all of us here on earth.

Rosie

Family

July 13, 2023

Its been 7 years and I still think about you. Wish you were here. Continue to watch over all of us.

Rosalee Lemke

Daughter

July 13, 2020

daddy the days are getting harder knowing you are gone. please watch over all of us.

rosie lemke

August 13, 2013

JoHanna Vetter

August 12, 2013

I Miss You Still..... I am having a very hard time with this. I still find myself looking for you more then I should. Rest Peacefully, and Watch over Your Family Who Loved You So. Watch over Me and know I'll Never Forget You. Always, Vicki

Vicki Brown

August 11, 2013

Dad you will be missed more then anything love you and watch over us those ours days

JoHanna Vetter

August 5, 2013

It's been one week and I think about you every day.... I Miss You a lot!!! I still Cry Every Day. I just try to keep busy but still find myself looking for your Truck to come past my house and still look for you to walk through those door at Champs after you got off Work. My Heart is totally Broken. I'll Miss you forever. You were My Best Friend in the world. I'll Never forget You.

Vicki Brown

July 26, 2013

you will be missed.not going to be the same without you.miss you brother rest in peace

Lori Broker

July 25, 2013

Rest in Heaven,.... I will Never Forget You.

Vicki Brown

July 23, 2013

I Miss You Terribly Clayton .....I wish You Were Here...... I Love You and Always will.

Vicki Brown

July 22, 2013

dad I love you. you will be missed by many. watch over all of us.

rosalee lemke

July 20, 2013

Vicki Brown

July 20, 2013

Vicki Brown

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Vicki Brown

July 20, 2013

Rest In Heaven My Sweet Friend, Things will Never be the Same without you. I will Never forget you.... Love, Your Friend Forever, Vicki

Vicki Brown

July 20, 2013

Clayton you will be forever missed and never forgotten.. You will always remain in our hearts buddy forever!!

Mark Freeman

July 20, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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