Clyde Albert Missling

MISSLING, CLYDE ALBERT

Clyde Missling, of Appleton, age 81 years, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at Brewster Village. Clyde was born on December 26, 1925 in Appleton to the late Victor and Della (Schwann) Missling. He was married to Edna (nee Hooker) Missling for 58 years. Clyde served on board the USS Idaho BB-42 as a seaman 1c during WWII. Some of the battles he fought in were the Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Clyde earned the Victory medal, Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign medal (4 Br. Stars) and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon. He was a loving husband, great father, caring grandfather and a wonderful friend to many.

Clyde is survived by his children: Raymond Missling, Green Bay; Sharon Missling, Neenah; Larry (Rachel) Missling, Waukesha and Vicky (friend Bruce) Missling, Neenah; grandchildren: Jason, Jennifer (Dave), Jessica, Nickolas and Aaron; brothers: Wayne (Evelyn) Missling, Phillips, WI and Stanley Missling, Seattle, WA. He was preceded in death by his wife Edna Missling, brothers: Donald (Betty), Kenneth (Norma) and Ralph Missling.

The funeral service for Clyde will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, October 26, 2007 at HIGHLAND MEMORIAL PARK – STAR OF HOPE CHAPEL, 3131 N. Richmond St., Appleton with Rev. Martin Ruge officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at Wichmann Funeral Home and again at Highland Memorial Park from 10:00 am until the time of service. A memorial fund is being established in his name.

A couple of cute poems from Clyde:

BINGO
As I lay me down to slumber,
All I need is one more number,
When to the next game I go,
I pray the Lord I yell, BINGO!

LOTTERY
As I lay me down to slumber,
All I need is one more number,
If I win on my next ticket,
I’ll go and tell my boss to STICK IT!

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 N. Superior St.
Appleton, WI 54911
(920)739-1231