Clifford D. Kieper

Obituary

Clifford “Cliff” Darold Kieper was born on November 30, 1943, in Springfield, Minnesota. He was the son of William and Lydia (Kropp) Kieper. Cliff was baptized as an infant on January, 2 1944, in Springfield and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth in Hector, Minnesota. He received his education in Hector and was a graduate with the Hector High School class of 1961.

Cliff entered active military service in the United States Army in May of 1964, at Fort Hamilton, New York.
In November of 1964, Cliff was awarded to Military Policeman and was on the USS Bunkner to Frankfurt, Germany, there he served as Military Police (MP). He received an Honorable Discharge on June 1, 1966, at Fort Hamilton, and achieved the rank of Specialist 4th Class. Cliff was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Sharpshooter (rifle), Sharpshooter (Pistol .45)

Cliff was employed at Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing for 34 years. After a couple of years of retirement, he worked for the Liquor Hutch in Hutchinson for 15 years part time. He was a member of the American Legion Post 96 for 41 years. Cliff was also a member Civil Air Patrol for 2-3 years, and Gopher Campfire Club. Cliff was also a member of varies Aviation groups.

Cliff’s first love was flying in his plane. He was a man of faith. Cliff enjoyed watching “How Things Were Made” TV shows on the History Channel, photography, he was a gadget geek, enjoyed playing around with different gadgets, reading, making model airplanes, miniature trains and animals. He especially enjoyed spending time with his beagles, family, and friends.

Cliff passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson, at the age of 77 years.

Blessed be his memory.

Cliff is survived by his:
Sisters, Donna Wersal of Springfield, MN,
Debra Kieper of Hutchinson, MN
Many other relatives and friends.

Cliff is preceded in death by his Parents, William and Lydia Kieper; Brothers, Robert and William Kieper.