Obit: Clapper, John Edward (1946 - 2015)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
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Surnames: Clapper, Berrier, Miles, Crudup, Simonette, Diggins, Marg, Weaver, Clayton, Phillips, Holland, Johnson, Marg

----Source: Banner Journal (Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI) 1/21/2015

Clapper, John Edward (6 April 1946 - 10 January 2015) With Flag

John Edward Clapper, 68, of Humbird, died unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at his home. John was born April 6, 1946, in Sarcoxie, MO, to Francis and Velma (Berrier) Clapper.

After graduating from high school he enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corp in 1966. While serving, he was trained in radio operation and repair. He received the rank of sergeant and top honors in marksmanship. He was honorable discharged in 1971. Following the service, he worked as a machinist in Missouri until moving to the Humbird area in 1973. He worked for Ludeman’s South Alma Cheese Factory until he retired in 2011.

John married Gloria Miles Sept. 15, 1972, in Berryville, AK. They were later divorced. John was a member of Humbird American Legion Post $0320. He enjoyed playing softball, horseshoes and darts with friends.

John is survived by his children: Eugene Clapper of Fredericksburg, VA, Sheila Marie Crudup of Richmond, VA, Sheila Dawnette Simonette of Hatfield, Tina Marie (Robert) Diggins of Black River Falls, Christopher Lee (Kathy) Clapper of Roseburg, OR, Travis John (Kathryn) Clapper of Alma Center and Crystal Gayle (Soren) Marg of Merrillan. He is further survived by one brother, Francis Clapper of Pierce City, Mo; four sisters, Beatrice (Bill) Weaver of Mt. Vernon, MO, Juanita Clayton of Fresno, CA, Lois (Carl) Phillips of Lufkin, TX, Marilyn (Norman) Holland of Pierce City, MO; 20 grandchildren and numerous extended family and friends.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Velma; brothers: Robert, Gary and Glenn and one sister, Jeanne Johnson.

Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at Jensen-Modjeski Funeral Home in Hixton with Rev. Terry Marg officiating. Friends called from 12 p.m. until the time of services at the funeral home Sunday.

Online condolences may be left at www.jensenmodjeskifuneralhome.com.