BLACK RIVER FALLS - Clifford T. Heimke, 88, of Black River Falls died on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Gundersen Lutheran Health Systems in La Crosse. He was born North of Green Bay, to Theodore and Helen (Vandenlangenberg) Heimke on September 4, 1933; and was raised in Lena.
Clifford graduated from Lena High School. He married Mary Ann O’Conner, and had 2 children, Randall and Ronald; they later divorced. He went on to do steel work in Milwaukee, then relocated to help build the Genoa Nuclear Plant. Clifford married Grace (Andringa) Heimke, and later divorced. He drove semi for 25 years until his retirement.
Clifford enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowling. In his later years, he enjoyed golf.
Clifford is survived by his children; Randall (Nancy) Heimke, and Ronald (Jean) Heimke; grandchildren, Jed, Jesse, Bryan, and Marlene (Joshua); and great-grandchildren, Sophia and Connor; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Helen Heimke; sister, Shirley (Roland) Heimke; and brother, Russell Heimke.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be offered at www.schanhoferfh.com.
Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation, Sparta, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation
