Walter "Wally" Jacob Cleereman Jr., 90, Green Bay, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024. He was born December 27, 1933, in Green Bay to Walter J. Sr. and Marie C. (Baeb) Cleereman.

Walter graduated from West High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. He was stationed in the Philippines and acted as a morse code interceptor. Wally was honorably discharged on September 8,1956. He married Janice Elsner on November 3, 1956 at St. John the Baptist Church in the Village of Howard, WI. Together they celebrated over 67 years of marriage. He worked for many years as a supervisor for Paper Converting Machine Company. Wally enjoyed woodworking and wood carving and was very skilled at both. He enjoyed singing in the Barbershop Chorus and quartet as well as singing in the St. John the Baptist choir. He even played polka cello in a Polka band in his youth. Wally enjoyed many years of camping, going to the cabin in Dunbar, picking blueberries and blackberries, junk picking, and trout fishing on the Peshtigo River. Wally and Jan enjoyed square dancing for many years, making a lot of good friends. For 20 years after retirement Wally and Jan would spend 3 months a year traveling south for the winter. They truly enjoyed that time and made friends from all over the United States. In their younger days they would travel to other countries and enjoyed sightseeing. Wally always said travel when you can because some day you will not be able to.

He is survived by his wife, Jan; children, Kim LaFave, Greg (Shirley) Cleereman, Mark Cleereman, Dana (Bob) Rozman; grandchildren, Jacob, Jenera (Eric) Knutson, Laura (Joel), Megan, Dylan, Drew (Megan), Nathan, and Devin; great-granddaughters, Courtney, Cierra, and Ella; great-great-grandson, Kolton; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Sr. and Marie; sister, Delores Malcore; in-laws, Forrest and Germaine Elsner.

Friends and family will gather at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 2597 Glendale Ave., (The entrance is directly across from BP gas station on Glendale Ave.) from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 18; Mass to follow at 11:30 a.m. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.

Thank you to the people that work at Heartland Hospice and Tender Hearts who took great care of Wally. You are all so kind, caring, and compassionate. A wonderful group of people. Thank you.