Clifford A. Phernetton

Clifford A. Phernetton passed away at home on January 3, 2013, at the age of 97. He was born April 14, 1915 in Minneapolis, MN to Ernest and Katherine Phernetton. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary "Mitzi"; daughter, Mary Anne Gangelhoff; and sisters, Katherine Brom and Berdena "Birdie" Paulson. Clifford was an exceptional Tool and Die Maker graduating from Dunwoody and retiring from 3M in 1980. He could build or fix anything. His family, his home, gardening, cooking, the cabin and hunting were his passions. He lived in his home for 63 years until his death. Clifford is survived by daughters, Patricia Phernetton and LaVonne Ludke; grandchildren, Theresa Hendricks, Linda Hawks, John Gangelhoff, Lisa Kelly, Wendy Grahek and Michael Kelly; 8 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; son-in-law, Richard Gangelhoff and nieces, nephews nd his beloved dog, Snoopy.