Clinton Wruck

Clinton Wruck

August 29, 1928 - December 13, 2020

Obituary

Clinton A. Wruck, 92, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Private family burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville, at a later date. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family. Memorials may be made to the Clinton A. Wruck Memorial Fund, and mailed to the funeral home at PO Box 245, Platteville, WI 53818. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com,

Clinton was born on August 29, 1928 in Norwalk, Wisconsin, son of Vernon and Wylamina (Gajewski) Wruck. He was united in marriage to Betty Joppa on August 24, 1968 in Delavan, Wisconsin. She preceded him in death on January 29, 2017. Clinton served in the United States Army. He received his science education from UW-LaCrosse in 1955 and later his masters in education from UW-Madison in 1959. Clinton taught biology for the Platteville Community School District for many years retiring in 1989.He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Platteville. He enjoyed caring for his orchard, hunting, and fishing.

He is survived by his two children, James Wruck and Sue Musarra; three grandchildren, Anna, Michael and Joey Musarra; one sister, Clarice Cox. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, brother, Quayne and sister, Gloria.

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Scott Patchin
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Mr. Wruck was a wonderful man who really enjoyed teaching. His caring demeanor and style had influence on many of his students. I was fortunate to have him as a teacher. RIP
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John Digman
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I enjoyed Biology class with Clinton in High School. He also did a great job filming our football games. A great guy! Sympathies to my HS classmate Jim and the entire family! John Digman
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Richard Edge
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I'm sorry to hear this. He taught me biologery at Platteville High School in 1966 as a southmore. I learned a lot from him and I liked him very much.
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Nancy Broughton
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Dear Clarice, James, Sue, Anna, Michael, and Joey... I am saddened to read of Clinton's passing. I was in one of his biology classes the 1st year he taught at Platteville High. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with Clinton and all of you especially during this holiday time. Nancy Broughton
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MICHELE DIANE BARTELS
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my deepest sympathy, I had Clinton for my science teacher, very smart man....hugs!!
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Michael Backman
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One of the most patient and kind men I have ever met. Sympathies to the family.

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