Submitted by: Dan Rich

Clyde L. Stickley

Feb. 13, 1925 - June 10, 2008

South Bend Tribune 6/12/2008
WALKERTON - Clyde L. Stickley, 83, died Tuesday in his home. Mr. Stickley was born Feb. 13, 1925, in Walkerton, IN, to James and Nellie (Nelson) Stickley, and had lived in the area most of his life. On October 20, 1946, in Walkerton, he married the former Eva LaBere, who survives. Also surviving are daughters, Geraldine (Rick) Ruby and Nancy (Tom) Bolze, both of Walkerton; seven grandchildren, Angela Albright, Kimberly Ross, Steven and Scott Ruby, Brandon Shilling, Tiffany Shilling and Samantha Personette; three great-grandchildren, Dakota Shilling, Clayton Ross and Bryce Personette; sisters, Marie (Max) Hardesty of Hamlet and Joan Mapes of Bristol; and a brother, James (Kay) Seiders of North Liberty. He was preceded in death by his parents, seven sisters and two brothers. Mr. Stickley was a self-employed farmer and mechanic. He had also been employed by Gardner's Farm Equipment, Walkerton. He was a member of the Walkerton United Methodist Church, was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving with the Seabee and military police, was an original member of the Dixie Walkers Square Dance Club and a member of Walkerton American Legion Post #189.

Services will be at 11 a.m. EDT Saturday in the Walkerton United Methodist Church, with Pastor Charlene Allen officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Walkerton. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. EDT Friday in Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel, and one hour before services in the church. Contributions may be made to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care or to the Memorial Fund at the Walkerton United Methodist Church.