Wilfred G. CLOUTIER

Wilfred ""Frenchy' G. Cloutier, 62, of Mekinock, North Dakota, died Wednesday, March 16, 2005 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, with his family by his bedside. Wilfred was born in South Bridge, Massachusetts on March 19, 1942, the son of Domina and Laura (Cote) Cloutier. After completing his education in Southbridge, MA, Wilfred served in the US Army and Air Force from 1963, retiring with honors in 1984. During this time he also served in the Vietnam War. He then worked for the UND Center for Aerospace Science until retiring September 1, 2004. Wilfred was united in marriage to Patricia Hicks on July 14, 1983. Wilfred was devoted to his wife and family, always giving of himself wherever he was needed. Wilfred's sense of humor touched all, especially his grandchildren. Wilfred will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Patricia, of Mekinock; children: Michael (Helen) Hicks of Mekinock, N. Lynn (John) Lee of Grand Forks, William (Lois) Hicks of Shelton, WA and Crookston, MN, Cynthia (Shannon) Puckett of Etowah, TN, Dawn Winters of Austin, TX and Lisa Hicks (Larry Sayre) of Mekinock, 18 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, two sisters: Florence (Edward) Girouard of Webster, MA and Delores (Anthony) Zamejtek of South Bridge, MA; three brothers: Henri (Cecile) Cloutier of Quinebaug, CT, Rodger (Alice) Cloutier of Palm Bay, FL, and Oscar (Fumiko) Cloutier of Hampton, VA, sister-in-law Cecile Cloutier of Sturbridge, MA, and many nieces and nephews. Wilfred was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Normand. The Funeral Service for Wilfred Cloutier will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at Ness Lutheran Church in Mekinock, North Dakota. Visitation and Prayer Service will be at the Amundson Funeral Home in Grand Forks, on Monday from 5-7 p.m. Burial with military honors will be at Ness Lutheran Church Cemetery in Mekinock. Published in the Grand Forks Herald on 3/18/2005.