Clyde Fanning
August 25, 1930 ~ May 30, 2021
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Clyde W. Fanning, 90, of St. Lawrence, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Good Samaritan Society in Miller.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 3, 2021 with a visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m., all at Reck Funeral Home, Miller. Burial with military honors will follow at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller.
Clyde William Fanning was born August 25, 1930, on a farm southeast of St. Lawrence, to Joseph Clyde and Margaret (Volkers) Fanning. He graduated from St. Lawrence High School in 1948. After high school he enlisted in the Army and served in the 101st Airborne.
On September 19, 1959, Clyde married Elizabeth (Betty) Weise, his true love. They made their home southeast of St. Lawrence on the family farm where they raised six kids. Farming was his passion, as he cared for his livestock throughout his life.
Clyde was a man who could visit with anyone. Let it be a friend, relative, or stranger. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially on the 4th of July, where there was much food and plenty of fireworks to go around. Hunting and fishing with his grandchildren have him a true sense of pleasure.
Clyde and Betty attended many auctions throughout their years together. You can tell this by the number of items their kids get to sort through.
Clyde is survived by two sons: Joe (Vicky) Fanning of Miller, and Chris (Leah) Fanning of Miller; two daughters: Jeanine (Mike) Hammill of Miller, and Shirley (Kenny) Vlasman of Watertown; 16 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and one sister, Margaret Graham of Huron.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty; son, Clyde, daughter, Charlene; grandson, Ethan Fanning; and siblings: MaryAnn Taylor, Fred Fanning, and Lurabell Gaspar.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Clyde's arrangements.
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Clyde taught me one thing, “ kill them with kindness.”He was a bright spot at a dark time in my life I will never forget Clyde
I want to tell the family that we are thinking of them and are so sorry for their loss.
I want to tell the family that we are thinking of them and are so sorry for their loss.
My sincere sympathy to the family of Clyde Fanning.
I will miss seeing Clyde at the Ranch. I always ran into him there. Love and prayers to family
My Deepest Sympathy to All. Rest in Peace, Clyde. Your kindness will long be remembered.
Sorry for loss your loss.
Our Deepest Sympathy
Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
Clyde was a great Brother-in-law and person I always liked being around him and to all the kids you're always in my prayers
My sympathy to you the family. I have many memories from living close to the family back in the day as they say. I always enjoyed visiting with Clyde as the years rolled on and saw him in town on occasion. Covid spoiled that when he was in the nursing home and I could not come in anymore. Rest in Peace my friend. Patty Fawcett
Im so sorry to hear of the passing of Clyde SR. Sympathy to the family and all who knew him.
Deepest condolences to all of Clyde's family. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Clyde was a great man who will be missed by all. God Bless!!.