Larry W. Clodfelter's Obituary
Larry Clodfelter, age 79, of Grand Haven & formerly of Burton, MI passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday, November 20, 2017 at Robbinswood Assisted Living Community. He was born May 2, 1938 in Flint, MI to Glen and Alice (Florance) Clodfelter.
Larry was a retired Veteran of the US Army, serving in Vietnam and earning a Bronze Star, among other accommodations. He was a member of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Blackhorse and of the Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post 28. Larry was a private man and did not often speak of his time in the war, but he had many friends lost during that time and remembered them all. Larry also retired from General Motors, AC Delphi in Flint, MI. Larry was an avid reader spending lots of time at the Hill Shop in Flint, MI. His hobbies included making model airplanes, cars & other military vehicles. He loved to drive, often taking road trips to find his favorite smoked fish in the UP or to see his daughter & family. He loved to go out for breakfast, his favorite meal of the day. He was a terrific cook & his granddaughters often request that their Mom make “Grandpa’s Meatloaf”. Larry was a loyal and loving person with a big smile, and bigger heart and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his daughter, Angela (Rich) Hyde of Spring Lake and granddaughters, Julia and Anna; sister, Glenda Burgett and her children: Scott (Tuya) Burgett, Susan (Jim) O’Brien and Stacy Nakoski; sister, Sally (Jim) Dunn and their children: Jon (Kristin) Dunn, David (Kerri) Dunn, and Julie Dunn; many cousins and grand nieces and nephews. Special mention to dear friends: Ken Hill, Marion Stellar, Tom Pilon, Judy Esch, Tim Debien, Tom Gray & Kathy Coon. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alice; father, Glen; and brother, Gilbert Glen Olsen.
The family would like to thank the nurses & staff at Robbinswood Assisted Living Community and North Ottawa Community Hospice for the care they took of him these past two years.
A memorial visitation will be held 3-5 PM Sunday, November 26, 2017 at The VanZantwick Chapel (620 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417). A military graveside service will take place at 11:30 AM on Friday, January 19, 2018 at Great Lakes National Cemetery (4200 Belford Rd, Holly, MI 48442). Memorial contributions in memory of Larry may be given to Freedom Transit, LLC (1179 Copper Creek, Muskegon, MI 49442). This transportation service helped Larry travel to appointments, restaurants & family once he was unable to travel in a traditional car. Contributions made in Larry’s name will go towards rides for those who are not able to afford special transportation & would remain home bound without such a service. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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