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Clifton Erstad Obituary
August 27, 1935 - March 3, 2025
Clifton "Clif" Karl Erstad, age 89, passed away March 3, 2025, in Sun Prairie, WI. He was born at home in DeForest, WI on August 27, 1935. Clif was the fourth of seven children born to Einar and Jennie (Manki) Erstad.
Clif is survived by his wife Kathy of almost 61 years; sons, Karl, Kurt (Nicki Van Abel); grandchildren, Samantha, Jake; sister, Marilyn Maurer; brothers, Errol (Ruth) and Don (Jane); sisters-in-law, Alice, Beverly, Carol; special cousin and Renny Anderson and other family.
A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Norway Grove Memorial Lutheran Church, 820 River Road, DeForest WI. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of service.
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