Clair Albert Etmanczyk

MADISON-Clair A. Etmanczyk, age 92, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2016. He was born on June 26, 1923, in Nekoosa, Wis., the son of Frank and Bessie (nee McClellan) Etmanczyk. When Clair was very young, his family moved to Racine, Wis. He graduated from Racine Horlick High School in 1943. Clair served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theatre of Operations during World War II and was trained as an electrician and fire control specialist. After the war, he returned to Racine and married Doris Mae Proctor on Jan. 11, 1947. Clair and Doris had three children, James, Daniel and Diane. Clair's career with the Wisconsin Telephone Company was based in Racine until the family moved to Madison in 1963. He retired in 1982. Clair enjoyed traveling, photography, gardening, and doing small fix-it jobs around the house. He was very involved in raising his two grandson's, Chris and Matt, who will always be proud of his commitment to family. Clair is survived by his son, Jim (Mary) Etmanczyk; daughter, Diane Nolte; five grandchildren, Laura (Brian) Weber, Mara (Erik) Branch, Chris Etmanczyk, Matt (Diana) Etmanczyk and Jason Moron-Nolte; six great-grandchildren, Caroline, Julia and Sarah Weber, Natalie Branch, and Ashton and Ava Etmanczyk; and sister, Francis Rice of Racine. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Doris in 2011; son, Daniel; and siblings, June, Herman and Harry. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 4 p.m., on Thursday, March 24, 2016. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park, Monona. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420