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Michael Clingerman Obituary
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kleine Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark A. Maresh will officiate. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in St. Joseph Cemetery in Broken Bow.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday with family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Michael was born Dec. 28, 1942, in Grand Island to Clarence L. and Maria K. (Winter) Clingerman.
He married Pat Pond in 1965 in Grand Island and they later separated.
On Jan. 18, 2008, he married Georgene Miller-Clingerman in Grand Island.
Survivors of the immediate family include his wife, Georgene of Grand Island; a son, Ronald Clingerman of Redondo Beach, Calif.; a brother, Bernard Clingerman of Grand Island; a sister, Judy Hayward and husband Dean of Phillips; and a step-daughter, Cynthia McCall of Grand Island.
Michael is also survived by three grandchildren, Brendon, Ronald, and Christen Clingerman; two step-granddaughters, Heather Castro of Des Moines, Iowa, and Christy Rasmussen of Grand Island; two great-grandchildren, Jessica Kay and Angel Miguel Castro; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.
He attended school in Grand Island.
He worked for Peter-Kiewit in road construction and worked for Fayette Manufacturing before moving to California where he lived for 30 years, retiring from Lorden Engineering. He then worked as an owner/operator for Benkins Van Lines.
In his later years he worked at the Almosa Bar in Grand Island.
He was a member of the Eagles and Hot Rods were his hobby.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Clingerman
Margaret Lane
April 18, 2010
Dear Mike, you will always be Judy's big brother and a great guy.
Our love and prayers for you and your family.
Stone and Maggie Lane
Kim Garcia
April 10, 2010
Georgene, I am so sorry to have read about Mike's passing. If there is anything I can do for you, JUST CALL. I will stop by soon. I just found out. I sent a poem that I read after my dad passed away. I hope you enjoy it too. Love, Kim
Kim & Reyes Garcia
April 10, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
April 8, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss Georgene, you are in our hearts and prayers. I will remember Mike when he was strong and healthy and full of life, he is in heaven now and is happy. A friend Lynette & family
Debbie Valencia
April 6, 2010
Uncle Mike i am truly saddened by the news of your passing. Although we haven't spoken in several years i often thought of you and the life lessons i learned from having you as such a big part of my life for so many years. To this day i quote you when i come across certain things in life. I will always be forever grateful for your generosity and kindness when i had no where else to turn and you provided not only me but my son with a roof over our heads. I can only get comfort knowing that you are free from all the pain and discomfort. Dont be up there raising too much hell. Love,
Debbie
Anthony Valencia
April 6, 2010
Good-bye Uncle Mike. you have been missed these last few years that we have been apart, and you will be missed more so now. A considerable amount of my childhood memories were of you and the house we lived in together, and i will be forever greatful for the roof you provided for me. You are a loved memeber of my life.
Love, Anthony
Patricia Wallace
April 6, 2010
Mike I am sadened that you are no longer with us,but I am sure God has you in his arms to comfort and protect you.
I thank you for all the good times and wish you were here to see your new greatgrand daughter to be born today April 6.
My heart goes out to your family in this time of sorrow for them.
Love,Pat Clingerman-Wallace
Ed&Bev Worthen
April 5, 2010
mike,
we are sad you are no longer with us,and remember all the good times we had growing up in grsnd island and later,ed will never forget the ride you gave him.
god bless you tell we meet again.
love you much.
ed&bev
Randy & Sherry Brandt
April 5, 2010
Dear Mike,
We have sadness in our hearts to learn of your passing. We have thought of you many times and the good times we shared. May you be at peace now. Love and sympathy to your family.
Mary (Kempf) Kloss
April 5, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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