Clinton J. Atkinson

Clinton J. Atkinson, 82 of Cuba City, formerly of Lancaster, died Friday, September 14, 2012, at Grant Regional Health Center following a brief illness.

Clinton was born on August 5, 1930, in Platteville, a son of Delbert & Vera (Speth) Atkinson. He married Iretta Puddles Lange on June 15, 1957 in Muscoda, WI. Together, they raised their three sons in Lancaster.

Clinton served in the U.S. Army until his recall home following a family tragedy. He helped on the family farm, and worked at the Dubuque Packing Company until he retired after nearly 30 years of employment. He drove truck for Gasser Hardware for a period of time, and ran the movie projectors at the Grantland Theater for several years as well. "Clint" enjoyed Harley Davidson motorcycles and competing from an early age. He was a regular in motorcycle events in the mid 1950's. He earned many trophies and much recognition with his abilities on flat tracks, hill climbs and endurance racing. He was also in the March 1955 issue of Harley Davidson magazine "The Enthusiast", as part of the 1954 State Championship Motorcycle Polo team. Clint also enjoyed fishing and camping with the love of his life. In his later years, Clint enjoyed time spent with his family, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Clinton is survived by three sons, Kevin (Julie), Rick (Donna), and Bret (Dorry); five grandchildren, Kelly (Levi) Kurth, Jessie (Justin) Donar, Clinton CJ , Mason, and Skylar Atkinson; two great-grandchildren, Caden Kurth and Landon Donar; two brothers, Leonard and Merlyn (Beverly) Atkinson; a sister-in-law, Geneva Troxel; and many nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives & friends. Clint was preceded in death by his wife, Iretta in 1992, his parents, and his infant brother, Delbert Jr.

Memorial Services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2012, at the Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster, with Father William Seipp officiating. Burial of cremated remains was in St. Clement Cemetery. Friends called from 9:00 a.m. until the start of the service on Saturday at the funeral home.