Dennis Claflin

Dennis Merton “Grampa” Claflin, 86, of Garfield Township, died Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire.
He was born on April 25, 1930, in Mondovi, to Richard and Mary (Crawford) Claflin. He grew up and attended school there. He joined the Air Force and served overseas for a number of years. Dennis was married to Harriet Steinke and they later divorced; together they had three children. He married Darlene “Emma” Severson on May 27, 1961, in Rockford, Ill. They made their home there and later moved to Garfield Township. The couple raised two children.
Dennis drove semi for many years before joining the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #139. He served with the union for almost 45 years. He was a life member of the Craig S. Olson VFW Post #8514 in Osseo. He loved to watch NASCAR and drove cars when he was younger. He loved flowers, especially his rose bushes, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Grampa is survived by his wife of 55 years, Emma; two daughters, Mary (Scott) Schoettle of Fall Creek, Deb (Jeff Thoma) Schmidt of Osseo; three sons, Richard (Sally) Claflin of Eau Claire, Dayle (Annie) Claflin of Eau Claire, David (Alicia) Claflin of Shalimar, Fla.; an abundance of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Barb Cox of Chippewa Falls; brother, Dean Claflin of Augusta; many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Faye Erickson and Marlene Zimbauer; brother, Roger Claflin.
A celebration of Grampa’s life will be held at a later date.
Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.cremationsociety-wi.com.

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