Robert Cliver

Robert "Bob" C. Cliver, 79, of Pulaski, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Good Shepherd Services, Seymour. He was born September 25, 1935 in Marshfield, son of the late Robert and Erna (Olm) Cliver.
On Friday, September 13, 1957 in Stevens Point he married the former Genevieve Guell, the daughter of Corwin C. and Anna L. (Zimmerman) Guell of Thorp, WI. Bob enjoyed his two daughters, Michelle "Bill" and Paula "Chip" along with their significant others Jeff Hendzel and Dan Zintman (Bosco and Bosco). His grandchildren: Adam Robert Smith and his wife AmyWalter, Thomas William Traywick (with whom he loved to debate politics), Billianne Hope Wiltzius and her fiancAC. Joseph J. Sullivan, Wendy Louise Traywick and her boyfriend Kalin Ludwick. Bob especially enjoyed doting on his great-grandchildren: Lonnie James Roberts, Declan Grant Smith, Trevor James Sullivan, and Hope Emily Sullivan.
Bob attended Marshfield schools and graduated in 1953 and later graduated from UW Stevens Point in 1957 earning his Bachelor's Degree. He furthered his education in Normal, IL before attending NCO school at Fort Riley, Kansas in 1959. Bob earned his Master's Degree at Winona State University in Minnesota.
In his early adult years Bob was a member of the National Guard in Marshfield and Antigo.
He taught 7th and 8th grade Social Studies and English in Antigo for seven years. In 1964 Bob and Gen moved to Seymour where he taught 7th grade English and spelling (including his own daughters) later retiring in 1990 at the age of 55.
Bob held several part-time jobs throughout his life, including: summers spent pouring footings with his cousin Ron Cliver, painting schools in Antigo, working for Jack Ostrowski in the summers, working the south gate at the Seymour fair, driving delivery truck for Mainline, salesperson at Ridgeview Liquor, and at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Campground in Door County for one summer.
He thoroughly enjoyed his time spent in the Seymour Slowpitch League as a pitcher for Gallery Supper Club and also bowled on the Gallery team. Bob enjoyed time spent with his wife and family at timeshares in Door County, skiing in the U.P. and Colorado, trips to the east coast states and to Florida and Tennessee, Mexico (kudos to Juan and the pearl onions), Caribbean cruises on Celebrity and Royal Caribbean (veranda cabins only!).
He owned Green Bay Packer tickets, attending games for at least 30 years, including the Ice Bowl, through thick and thin. He enjoyed reading the Press-Gazette and USA Today, taking pictures of old barns and silos in Door County, tending his flowers inside and outside, feeding and watching birds, time spent at "Bob's Place and Ken Too" (his cabin in Oconto County), watching Judge Judy and Fox News Network, listening to sports radio "The Fan", camping at the land on Pickerel Creek and in Door County at Harbour Village (where he was known as 3 o'clock Bob), and mastering Sudoku puzzles.
He sadly missed his pet and best friend, a miniature wire haired dachshund named Westwyre's Mikki C.
His family greatly appreciates the friendships of the Robert Arlen family of Antigo, Bobby (Hoot) Huettl, Seymour; Kenny Moes, Allouez; Keith Rodda, Florida; Teri Gaedtke, Suamico; John and Kay Kurczek, Seymour; as well as the much needed advice of Oscar A. "Tony" Vallera, and the best neighbors ever from the very first day, Betty and Al Everson and family, Seymour. During his last days, he greatly missed the friendships he had with the Rankin's and the Caliaro's.
Bob is also survived by his extended family members: David Lavine, Eric and Jen Lavine and their twin daughters, Piper and Lucy; Dana and Dave Misner and sons, Max and Eli; and Sara Cliver.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, beloved sister Carla "Susie" Lavine, and cousin, Ron Cliver, and aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A memorial fund has been established in Bob's memory for the Wilderness Foundation at the Rushes. Contributions may be mailed to Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Bob Cliver Memorial, 358 S. Main Street, Seymour, WI 54165
In honoring Bob's wishes, there will not be any funeral services held. Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com