DOUGLAS C. McCLURE, age 87, of Luverne, died Sunday, January 15, 2017, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne. He was born August 30, 1929, in Luverne, to John and Anna (Aanenson) McClure. He was baptized on July 6, 1930 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Luverne. Doug attended country school near Luverne. He entered the United States Army on September 28, 1951 and served his country during the Korean Conflict before being separated from the service on June 27, 1953.

   Doug married Darlene Woolsey on November 8, 1957, in Luverne. The couple lived in Luverne. Doug worked at Hatting Gravel, in Luverne, before working at the Luverne Farm Store for many years. In 1989, Doug retired to care for his daughter, Darla after her accident.

   He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Luverne. He enjoyed fishing and watching the Minnesota Twins. Doug was a devoted caretaker of his daughter and spent many years caring for her.

   Doug is survived by his wife, Darlene McClure, Luverne; three children, Diane (Gary) Blattner, Plymouth; Debi (Cliff) Scholten, Luverne; and Douglas A. (Carol) McClure, Luverne; eleven grandchildren, Eric (Jessica) Blattner, Nick Blattner, Danielle Blattner, Trista Scholten, Seth Scholten, Bailey Scholten, Stephanie (Tony) Oakley, Meghan (Troy) Lenz, April McClure, Dustin Johnson & Derek Johnson; seven great grandchildren, Brodi, Carson, Carter, Piper, Will, Addison & Harley; sister, LaVonne (Tom) Willems, Garretson, SD; brother, Steve (Cheryl) McClure, Mitchell, SD; and four sisters-in-law, Alyce, Ruth, Sunny & Pat.

   He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Darla Johnson on January 8, 2012; an infant grandson, Joshua in 1977; and five brothers, John Jr. “Buster”, Melford, Arlyn, Gary & Roger McClure.

   Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Tuesday at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Funeral will be 2 pm Wednesday at the Bethany Lutheran Church, in Luverne, officiated by Pastor Andrew Palmquist. Burial with full military honors provided the Luverne American Legion & VFW will be in the Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne.

   To view an online obituary, sign a virtual register book, or order flowers, please visit www.dingmannandsons.com

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