Clayton Poller

Clayton J. Poller, 74, of Platteville, WI died Tuesday, March 4, 2025.  He was born on May 22, 1950, the son of Leonard and Leta (Withrow) Poller.  Clayton was united in marriage to Kathryn Ann Gardner on February 6, 1971, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Platteville.  Kathy preceded him in death on March 7, 2016.  

Clayton graduated from Platteville High School and UW – Platteville where he received his Bachelor of Science Industry.  He and his wife Kathy owned and operated Ed's Café, known by many as the “truck stop”. They retired in 2012.  In retirement, he delivered the Telegraph Herald.  Clayton also got his CNA certification at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College and became a volunteer for Grant County Hospice.  Clayton was an avid Badger fan attending football and basketball games.  He enjoyed training labrador retrievers, hunting, especially duck hunting and was active in Duck's Unlimited.

Clayton is survived by his daughter Tammi Jantzen, sons, Jamie and Brad (Sandra) Poller, grandchildren, Jessica (Tyler) Udelhofen, Steven Jantzen, Aubree and Kyle Poller, great-grandchildren, Camilla, Natalie, Walker, Alivia and Levi; sister, Rita Chase, sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Moffett, Joyce (Jim) Burkholder, Jim (Kathy) Gardner and Dennis Gardner and nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his wife Kathy, parents and sisters, Nancy Carns and Pat Hayden.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory in Platteville, WI.  Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time of services.  Deacon Bill Bussan will officiate.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Platteville at a later date.  Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.