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Clifford Paul Hefti, 65, entered Heaven’s Gates Monday, Aug. 3, 2015, at home in Virginia, with his family at his side after a lengthy battle with illnesses sustained in war.
He was born Feb. 9, 1950, in La Crosse, to Clifford L. Hefti and Peggy J. Hefti. Cliff graduated in 1968, from Central High School. He enlisted in the Army in 1969, and served his country in Vietnam. Cliff was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for saving lives and two purple hearts while in the war. He helped start the Vietnam Veterans of America chapter in La Crosse.
He then furthered his education in accounting while building a home and raising a family. He later retired as an accountant for a marina. He enjoyed cars, music, fishing, hunting and boating throughout his life. His greatest love was spending time with his family.
Cliff is survived by his wife, Debra Hefti; his children, Ryan (Rebecca) Hefti, Stephi (Kevin) Tyburski and Jared Hefti; his grandchildren, Ethan and Ellyana Tyburski; and numerous nieces, nephews; and other family members. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his two brothers, Harold and Daniel Hefti.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at Rivers Harvest Church, 1001 Quincy Street, Onalaska. Visitation will be held from noon until the time of service on Friday. Condolences may be sent to Debra Hefti, 2905 Finch Dr., Danville, Va., 24540.
The Dickinson Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Patricia Lynne Harris
I am so sorry to hear this. Cliff was one of the neighborhood kids and a childhood crush Thank you for your service, and rest in peace.
Pat Harrs
Tim Klund
Rest in peace. Fond memories of playing on Cliff's drum set in his basement as childhood friend.Cheri Shepard (Kosler)
Cliff lived down the block from me and we played as kids all the time. What I remember very vividly was when he threw a softball at recess in 6th grade at Harry Spence and I broke 2 of the fingers on my left hand! I was left handed so I had to do all of my spelling tests with my right hand.
Gilbert Koula (Liberte)
Cliff was a great guy, I ran into him in Cam Rahn BayVietnam when I was returning from my R&R in Australia. I was walking by some bleachers and he yelled out my name. We had a good conversation and shared a bit of our experiences with each other. Our meeting was brief, I believe he was going on R&R and I needed to get back to my unit in the mountains.