Mankenberg, Clifford 78
On June 22, 2023, Cliff delivered his final load, backed it in on the blind side, stepped down from the truck and said, “Right on time.” A life-long truck driver, Cliff was born and raised in Walker, MN.
He married Jo, his childhood sweetheart, and they relocated to the area just west of Minneapolis to work and raise their family. Cliff enjoyed hunting and fishing and was active in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts when his boys were young. His family enjoyed many camping trips as they were growing up.
Cliff was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Gertrude Mankenberg; his brother, Harold; sister Judy (Morrill). He is survived by his sister, Marilyn Vogt (Jim); Jo, his wife of 61 years; children Kip (Cristina); Jodi (Brian); Kelly (Janet); 9 beloved grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Cliff drove truck both locally and over-the-road and had many stories to tell of his travels. After retiring he became an accomplished woodworker and spent many hours in his shop creating gifts for family and friends.
A memorial mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waverly on June 28, 2023 at 11:00 with visitation from 9:30-10:45AM. Cliff’s family would like to thank Ridgeview Hospice for their tender and devoted care.
Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Howard Lake, 320-543-3401, www.swansonpeterson.com