Keith W. Clowes, Darien  (1920 - 2008)

February 14, 1920 - April 23, 2008
Keith Walter Clowes, 88, of N. 3810 Clowes Rd., currently residing at Meadow Park in Clinton, WI, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at Beloit Memorial Hospital in Beloit, WI. He was born on in Darien, WI, on Feb. 14, 1920, a son of Robert and Lura (Serl) Clowes. He married Caroline Earnest on Feb. 15, 1941, in Dubuque, IA, and she preceded him in death on Oct. 29, 2001. Keith was the owner and operator of the Family Farm on Clowes Road in Darien. He was a member at the First Baptist Church in Clinton and also a Charter Member of the Fairfield Grange.
He is survived by his three daughters: Barbara (Ronald) Schoppe of Darien, Shirley (John) Sorg of Darien, and Kay (Victor) Holtzee of Avalon; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Roberta Wilke of Janesville; a sister-in-law, Mary Clowes of Beloit; also nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Caroline; twin brother, Kenneth; and a son-in-law, Michael Lippens.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2008, at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH in Clinton, with Rev. Matt Graf officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at the CHURCH. Burial will be at the Darien Cemetery in Darien. MONROE FUNERAL HOME, Delavan, is assisting the family.