Cecil Clayton,

Cecil Clayton,

August 09, 1926 - February 28, 2022

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Cecil C. Clayton Jr., 95 of Belmont, Wisconsin died on Monday, February 28, 2022 with his children by his side. Private family services will be held at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. A public visitation will be held at 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM (Noon), Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, where afterwards a Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon) – 4:00 PM at the Sports Page, Belmont. Burial with military rites will be held at the Belmont Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Cecil Clayton Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com

Cecil was born on August 9, 1926 in Belmont, Wisconsin, son of Cecil and Cora (Waggett) Clayton, Sr. He was united in marriage to Monica “Pat” Pittz on April 27, 1954 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Mineral Point. Cecil graduated from Belmont High School class of 1944 and attended the UW short-course in agriculture in Madison. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Cecil farmed for many years in Elk Grove Township, Lafayette county. He owned the Belmont Sale Barn, sold real estate for Clayton Real Estate and insurance for Primerica Insurance. Cecil enjoyed horses, especially draft horses.

He is survived by his two sons, William “Bill” Cecil Clayton, Thomas Cecil (Rebecca) Clayton; three daughters, Debra Jean (Steve) Figi, Sheila Jean (Pete) Klar, and Cora Jean (Jeff) Eastlick; ten grandchildren, Tanya (Pete) Bonin, Lucas (Chelsey) Clayton, Clayton (Nicole) Figi, Adam (Lauren) Figi, Angela (Greg) Heins, Brenna (Matt) Carns, Clinton (Lauren) Buss, Matthew (Erica) Eastlick, Andrew (Nichole) Eastlick and Joshua (Rosie) Eastlick; 21 great-grandchildren; one sister, Joyce (Hubert) Mester; one brother, Roger Clayton; sisters-in-law, Pauline and Jackie Clayton; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pat, daughter, Barb, daughter-in-law, Jill, parents, brothers, Gordon “Pickel” and Don, Sr., and sister Gola Finkelmeyer

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MICHELE DIANE BARTELS
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my deepest sympathy to the family, you are in my prayers!
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Kathy Martens Hancock
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My deepest sympathies to all if you over your dad’s passing. I have fond memories if him over the years, such a kind and wonderful man. He will be sorely missed by all. Much love Kathy
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Michael Stanton
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So sorry for your loss Bill
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ted klaas and family
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to the clayton family u have our deepest sympathy and condolonces ur in our prayers may ur dad rest in peace god bless u all
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Joan Mootz Deal and Mark Deal
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My husband and I want to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of his family. Cecil was such a nice person. He was always so friendly and a great businessman. He will be missed.
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Peggy Elwell
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What a wonderful man we have lost. He should be really proud of the great family he helped raise. My Dad, Wilbur Stanton, thought the world of Cecil and spoke of him and the boys often. Sorry, didn't heard much about the girls. But you know how men are. He is at peace and my prayers are with you all.

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