Clifford K. Nale

Clifford K. Nale, 86, passed peacefully in his sleep on December 21st. Close friends knew dad as “Mr. Wonderful.” When he would meet someone for the first time, he would extend his rugged hand with a warm smile and share, “An easy way to remember my name is to think of “Clifford the Big Red Dog.” 

Rose Nale was the love of his life and wife for 63 years. He loved her yummy cherry pies and chocolate chip cookies which she made weekly. Clifford is survived by his children Kathleen Nale, Lisa (and David) Wilt, and Brian Nale as well as his grandchildren Alyssa (and Robert) Falck and Garrett Wilt. His only great-grandchild, Elijah David Falck, who he lovingly called “Chunky,” was his buddy this last year while he lived in Blue Springs, Missouri. Elijah loved to play ball with his papa.