Clem Elwood Lyckberg

MADISON-Clem Elwood Lyckberg, age 91, passed away on June 3, 2016. He was born to Hilda and Adolph Lyckberg on December 9, 1924 in Reedsburg, WI. He attended Reedsburg Lutheran School, graduated Reedsburg High School and attended Milwaukee Business College. He enlisted in the U.S.  Army during World War II and was stationed in the South Pacific. Following his military service, he returned home and attended the University of Wisconsin.  He married the love of his life Darleen Bittrich in 1948. After working at General Mills for eight years, Clem pursued a career in real estate. He was a founder and president of First Realty, the predecessor to First Weber. After retirement, he enjoyed the summers of Madison, WI and winters of South Pasadena, FL, for the next 27 years. Clem was a faithful man, holding many church positions which included president, elder, treasurer and usher. He was instrumental in building the Mount Olive Lutheran Church on Mineral Point Road. Clem is survived by his wife of 67 years Darleen, their two children; Scott Lyckberg (Gretchen) and Angela Schwartz (Joe) and grandson, Andrew Schwartz. Funeral services will be held at LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE LIVING CHRIST, 110 N Gammon Rd, Madison at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2016. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in Clem's name. The Family wishes to thank the fantastic doctors and nurses at the VA Hospital for the wonderful care, dedication, and support that they gave Clem over many years.  Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.