Clifford Sheehy
September 25, 1928 ~ February 21, 2011
Clifford “Joe” Sheehy age 82 of New Hampton died Monday morning, February 21, 2011, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 25, 2011, at Holy Family Parish - St. Mary's Center, New Hampton with Rev. Mark Osterhaus celebrating the Mass. Lector for the service is Paula Sheehy. Presenting the offertory gifts will be Hannah Sheehy, Kate Sheehy and Meridith Sheehy. Eucharistic Ministers are Cy Haugen and John and Lori Murray.
Interment will be held in the New Hampton City Cemetery with full military honors conducted by all Chickasaw County veteran associations. Pallbearers will be Cody Sheehy, Peter Sheehy, Kevin Sheehy, Bob Stavnes, Al Weber, and Andy Boos. Honorary pallbearers are Steve Orr, Bill O'Neill, Heinz Engel, Jim Ferkins, Leon Hugeback, Wayne Moetsch, Bob Rigler, Jim O'Connor and Harry Zipse.
Friends may greet the family 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 24, 2011, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 7:00 p.m. scripture service. Visitation will continue from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Clifford 'Joe' Sheehy was born September 25, 1928, in New Hampton, the son of Gregory and Hazel (Strike) Sheehy. He received his education in New Hampton and graduated from the New Hampton High School in 1946. He was inducted into the United States Army where he served as a military policeman. He was honorably discharged as a corporal on January 29, 1948.
On September 25, 1951, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Hampton, he married Joanne Haugen. To this union four sons were born. Joe initially worked at Schueth Hardware and later began working at Mikkelson Motors. Joe eventually purchased the business changing the name to Sheehy Motors. He later partnered with Dick Holten forming H & S Motors in Cresco. Joe retired in 1990 and his son Bryan took over the business. Joe began a second career and became the Chickasaw County Veteran Affairs Director where he worked until his death. In his younger years, he enjoyed pheasant hunting, fishing, golfing and traveling.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Joanne; four sons, Bruce (Paula) Sheehy of Mesa, AZ, Brad (Tess) Sheehy of East Bethel, MN, Bryan (Denise) Sheehy of Cresco, John (Lori) Sheehy of Mosinee, WI; eight grandchildren, Joe Sheehy, Erin Ison, Abby Sheehy, Peter Sheehy, Cody Sheehy, Kate Sheehy, Hannah Sheehy and Meredith Sheehy; one brother, Gregory (Regina) Sheehy of Duluth; one sister, Clara Mae Kruse of Monona, IA.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Delphine Reilly, Rosemarie Baltes, Shirley Todd; six brothers, Bob Sheehy, Maurice Sheehy, Ed Sheehy, Gerald Sheehy, Keith Sheehy, and Ralph Sheehy.
Uncle Joe was one in a million! Thank-you for your service to our country and to all the veterans of Chickasaw County.
Thanks to everyone for your kind thoughts and comments. Your support during this difficult time is much appreciated.
Dear Joanne & Family – I was so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was such a dear friend to my parents . . . there was always laughter when Joe was around . . . such fond memories I have of him. I’m sure my dad greeted him with open arms . . . take care & God bless. You are all in my prayers. V-
To the Sheehy family: We are truly sorry for your loss. We enjoyed Joe so much during our fun days living in NH. He will be missed by all. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. God Bless Denny and Mary Ann
With deepest sympathies from Dad and myself to the entire Sheehy family, Dad had alot of respect for Joe and appreciated all he did to help dad out with the Veterans. RIP Joe.
Sorry to hear of your (actually all of ours) loss. Joe was one of a kind and will be greatly missed. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Joanne and Family–You have my condolences. Joe was a very good friend to Skeeter and me. Always having a smile and some joking words. I too will miss him. Maxine Skoda
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will miss Uncle Joe very much. He was a true character. You always knew when he arrived into a room. God Bless .
Bryan & Family: Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. We’ll keep you in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
to Joe’s family: How we will miss seeing him sitting in his spot at Chaff’s and having a visit. I can’t think of a more comforting thing than to know he was such a kind fun person who loved his family deeply. We will miss visiting with him and discussing old New Hampton stories. He was a beauty! Treasure your memories….Tom and Connie
The Washington County Commission of Veterans Affairs would like to extend our sympathy on Joe’s passing and we thank you for his service to our country and to the Veterans he has served.
Joanne & family……..We send our deepest sympathies to all of you……find comfort in your memories………….God Bless!
JoAnn & family- Duane & I want to extend our sympathy to you. We all have special memories of a great guy who always had time to talk to anyone. I (Pat) grew up with the Sheehy family as his sister, RoseMarie was my aunt and I will alway have good childhood memories.
Joanne & family: So sorry to hear of your loss. Joe was a wonderful person and always had a way of making others smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless You.
Joanne & family: May the joyful memories help carry you through this difficult time. With deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences.
I was so very sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. He was a fount of information for me and I shall miss talking with him. My deepest condolences.
Joanne and family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. There were so many fun times and memories with Joe and the family. Your Disney trip, cocoa beach and just listening to the ‘boys’ after there big Daytona Beach 500 race experience. Thank you for all the memories. God Bless you all through this loss.
To the entire Sheehy family: Looking back, I have fond memories of the Sheehy family and our neighborhood, growing up. I want to extend my sincere sympathy to all of you. You all now have a special guardian angel. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Joann and Family, Our sympathy to you all. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. (We are in Florida until March 1st.) Sincerely, Louise and Donn Harris
To the Sheehy family. I’m very sorry to here of the death of Joe. I have very fond memories of growing up in one of the finer neighborhoods in the USA and he helped make it that way. Rest assured, Joe is in great hands now in THE FINEST NEIGHBORHOOD.
Joann & Family: Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of Joe. What a special man, who holds many memories. I believe Joe & Pete are reunited and living in peace now. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God Bless. Karen & Mark
Joanne – May the good Lord surround and help you through the days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joanne & family, We are thinking of you all at this sorrowful time. Joe was a very special person and will be dearly missed. Dan will never forget how Joe talked him into buying a Ford Thunderbird. This was a big deal since he always said he would never buy a Ford! Cherish your wonderful memories in your hearts forever. The Testroet’s
To the Sheehy family, our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Joe will be missed by many Democrats and a few Republicans also. May God Bless. Larry Finnegan
To John-John and all the family: My deepest sympathies for your loss. Joe will certainly be missed…there are many wonderful memories for so many in the community.
Joann & family, Our deepest sympathy to you and all of your family. Joe was a great man and always had a kind word whenever we would meet him. I know he kept the ‘list’ of the coffee goers. Please pass it on unless he already did so. Take comfort in all of the good times and cherish them in the future. Merle & Karen
Joann and family, You are in my thoughts, our neighbors for so many years.
Joanne and family You have our condolences on the loss of your husband and father. Joe will be missed be all . I can still remember the time, I was invited to go along with Joe/Joanne and John to spend the weekend in Rochester and eat at the Haufman House or going with mom and dad and picking out the color for the new station wagon back in 76. Also remember the old hunting station wagons or cars with the peanut husks in the backseat and floor. One last thing Joe – the wife and kids are doing great. Andy and Dianna Boos
Joanne & Family – We are sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He will be missed by many friends and family. I will miss his greeting, ‘How ya doin’ McGillicuddy?’ Find comfort in your memories and those that will be shared with you. Our sympathy to all of you. Russ & Angie Laures
Joann and family~~ I am so sorry for your loss– ‘Horseradish’ as you know was one of my favorite people ever!! Just love him as do many!! May his memories warm your heart forever… My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this vrey difficult time!! Staci
Joann & Family~ With sympathy on the loss of Joe. He was a great man who will be missed by many. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Kari Huffman ~ Kathi Johnston
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. Rest assured that he is in the Arms of the Lord now. He will be missed by all the Veterans he so ably served.
To the Sheehy family: I am so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. It is so hard to lose a parent. It is comforting to know he is in God’s hands now. Even though we don’t see each other much, our old neighborhood was a great place to grow up. You have my deepest sympathies.