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Clifford C. Kelkenberg

Clifford Kelkenberg Obituary

Of Clarence Center, NY, April 22, 2003; beloved husband of Charlotte (nee Wadel); dearest father of Clayton (Jean), Orin (Eleanor) and Arlene (Robert) Halbach; father-in-law of the late Mary Joan; grandfather of 15 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren, two step grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren; son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (nee Fisher) Kelkenberg; brother of the late Ada, Roy, Aaron and Alfred; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 5895 Goodrich Rd., Clarence Center, NY. Funeral services Friday at 11:00 AM from Zion Lutheran Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Zion Lutheran Church.

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Published by Buffalo News from Apr. 23 to Apr. 24, 2003.

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