Clayton J. Kliebenstein

 Clayton J. Kliebenstein, age 84, of Platteville, died Saturday, December 26, 2009 at Grays Nursing Home in Platteville. He was born on October 8, 1925, the son of Arthur and Wilma (Meyer) Kliebenstein in Platteville. After graduating from Plateville High School , Clayton enlisted in the U. S. Navy and celebrated his 18^th birthday at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. He served in the Pacific aboard the U.S.S. Register APD. Clayton was united in marriage to Patricia Johnsen on January 11, 1947. He worked at Conklin Furniture and Funeral Home, which later became Karrmann Funeral Home until forming a partnership with Donald Kitto and establishing K & K Floors. In 1976, he became solo owner until his son, Jeffrey joined him.

Clayton was a member of the Leo M. Kane American Legion Post No. 42 and the  Order of Odd Fellows Lodge #6, both of Platteville.

Clayton is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia, Platteville; his two children: LuAnn Kliebenstein and Jeff (Carol) Kliebenstein both of Platteville; two grandchildren; Whitney and Michael Kliebenstein, both of Platteville; his sister, Dorothy Martineau, Des Moines, IA; a sister-in-law, Donna (Charles) Horne, Platteville.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Clyde Martineau.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at First English Church in Platteville with the Reverend Michael Short and Intern Brian Jones officiating. Family and friends were welcome from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29 and from 10:00 a.m. until time of services Wednesday all at  First English Lutheran Church . Burial of cremains was held at a later date in Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home in Platteville is serving the family.