Obit: Clerf, Jennie C. (1913 – 2017)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Clerf, Schmidt, Engebretson, Olson, Kolpien, Paulson

----Source: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 08 Mar 2017

Clerf, Jennie C. (31 JUL 1913 – 20 FEB 2017)

Jennie C. Clerf, age 103, of Thorp (Clark Co.), WI, passed away at Miller Alternative Care in Thorp on Monday, February 20, 1017. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Thorp Funeral Home. Pastor Kenneth Schmidt will officiate and burial will follow in East Side Cemetery at Stanley, WI. Visitation will be held at Thorp Funeral Home on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of service.

Jennie Caroline Engebretson was born on July 31, 1913, in rural Thorp, WI, to John and Klara (Olson) Engebretson. She was raised on the family farm and received her education in area schools. Jennie was united in marriage to Mike Clerf on April 14, 1941, in Galesville, WI. Afterwards, they owned and operated a dairy farm in the town of Worden for many years.

Jennie loved animals, reading and music. She sang, played the piano and harmonica all of her life.

She is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a loving, supportive community.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Mike, on June 26, 2003; and two sisters, Mary Kolpien and Carrie Paulson.

All are welcome to attend her funeral service and celebrate Jennie's life.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cudddiefh.com.  Thorp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.