SHERMAN LEO KLINGER

Sherman L. Klinger, age 83 of Clear Lake, WI, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 10, 2017, at his home in Clear Lake Township.

Sherman Leo Klinger was born on March 12, 1934 in Glenwood City, WI the son of Leo & Effie (Tuttle) Klinger. He grew up near Glenwood City and attended school there. Sherman was married to Phyllis Hills in October of 1953 and was employed as a cheese maker at the Stella Cheese Factory in Glenwood City. Together they raised six children: Harvey, Sheila, Donald, Nancy, Warren and Nylla. He later moved to the Stella Cheese Factory in Clayton, WI and worked there until 1974 when he was disabled in an auto accident. Sherman enjoyed hunting, fishing, ice fishing, gardening and bird watching. He was known for his sense of humor and telling stories while visiting with family and friends. Sherman will be sorely missed. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Klinger; daughter Nylla Magnuson; son, Warren Klinger; grandchild, Loren Klinger; and parents, Leo & Effie Klinger.

Sherman is survived by daughters and sons: Harvey (Debbie) Klinger – Clear Lake, WI; Sheila (Dwight) Martin – Clear Lake, WI; Donald Klinger – Clear Lake, WI; Nancy (Marvin) Aeschliman – Clear Lake, WI; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother Alfred Klinger – Emerald, WI; sister Marge Lauber – Forest Lake, WI; as well as nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

A funeral service will take place at Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home in Clear Lake, WI on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 5 p.m. Pastor Bryan Anderson will officiate. Casketbearers will be Travis Dodge, Pat Haley, Alex Klinger, Harvey Klinger Jr., Pat Lauber, and Dwight Martin.

Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery – Clear Lake, WI

Arrangements are being handled by Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home – Clear Lake, WI, www.clearlakefuneralhome.com.