Clifford Allen Swager, Jr. was born on July 2, 1950 in Amery, WI to Clifford Swager Sr. and Betty (Knutson) Swager. Clifford passed away on April 9, 2016, at his home in Joel, WI surrounded by family and loved ones after battling Pulmonary Fibrosis and Emphysema for several years.

Clifford was the second born son of Clifford Sr. and Betty. Clifford was baptized and then confirmed in May 1965 at Balsam Ev. Lutheran Church. He excelled in gymnastics in High School and was offered a scholarship, but hurt his arm and wasn't able to continue. He graduated from Unity High School in 1968.

On July 26, 1969, Clifford married Barbara Ellingsworth. To this union, four children were born; Karrie, Denyelle, Clifford III and Cody.

Clifford worked at many jobs throughout his life. He owned a construction company, worked at F & A Dairy, Amery Auto Salvage and Anderson Windows to name a few. He retired from Anderson Windows and kept busy until Barbara retired. They purchased a home in Wittmann, Arizona and were snow birds until Clifford became ill.

Clifford was a busy body and was always thinking of new ideas. He enjoyed building and remodeling houses, creating wooden crafts, camping, hunting and fishing. He liked to cook and spend time with friends and family. He was the "Chili Champion" at a contest held in the community that they lived in in Arizona and his "pickles", "seafood salad" or "fluffy fruit" were often requested at functions.

Clifford was preceded in death by his Son Cody, Brother Gene, Grandson Draven Hillebrandt, Niece Heather Vance, his Grandparents, Father-In-Law, Mother-In-Law and many other relatives.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Swager; Son Clifford (Faith) Swager III, Daughters Karrie (Paul) Hillebrandt & Denyelle Denver (Jeff Rundquist); Grandchildren Shanea Wichelman, Shanell Denver (Dallas Mante) & Tristan Denver, Devin Swager, Brodie Hillebrandt & Wyatt Swager; Great Granddaughter Evelyn Mante, Father Clifford Swager Sr.; Sisters Vicky (Ron) Dorner & Diane (Chuck) Ebert; Sister-In-Laws Carolyn Whitehead, Gail Vance (Todd Slattengren), Tracy (Jim) Vance; Brother-In-Law Gary (Cheryl) Ellingsworth, and many other loving relatives and friends, as well as his beloved pug Petie.

A memorial service will be held at Little Falls Lutheran Church in Amery, WI at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2016. There will be a visitation 1 hour prior to services at the church. Honorary Pallbearers: Dave Thomas, Tony Klegin, Matt Vance and Stacy Morgenstern. Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, WI assisted the family with arrangements.