Lifelong Newberry resident, Wallace “Wally” Henry Clickner, 71, of Newberry, went home to the Lord on Saturday April 27, 2024. Wally was born in Newberry on June 23, 1952, the son of late William and Donna (Davis) Clickner and was a 1971 graduate of Newberry High School.
Wally held various employment in the Newberry area, majority of which as a truck driver, spending most of the time working for Bill Burton, Doug Littlejohn and eventually retiring from Ken Graham Trucking in 2018. After retiring, Wally worked for the DNR in Parks and Rec during the summers and was assigned the duty of “Yard Guard” at French Trucking. Wally was also an accomplished carpenter, building his house with his son, numerous pole barns, deer blinds and an occasional outhouse. He enjoyed being outdoors, spending time visiting with friends and family, hunting with his brother and late friend Ernie, and fishing brook trout on the Tahquamenon. Wally rarely missed coffee with the crew at McDonalds at 9 am and was always quick with a joke or wise crack.
Wally is proceeded in death by parents, William and Donna, brother Albert, and sister Etta.
He is survived by sister Peg (Art) Butkovich of Engadine, brother James Clickner of Hawley, Pennsylvania and brother Claude (Linda) Clickner of Germfask. He is also survived by two sons, Zachary (Heather) Clickner of Newberry and David (Annie) Clickner of Bay City. Wally also had six grandchildren: Dylan, Johnny, Gavin, Kaya, Kaley and Oliver.
Wally was never much for a big fuss, but a celebration of life is being planned for his birthday June 23, 2024 and will be announced at a later date.
Donations may be directed to Newberry High School Football in his loving memory.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
