It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Clifford Carl Zieske in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, who passed away on December 31, 2023, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Clifford Carl Zieske to show support.

He was predeceased by : his wife Athenia Jalepes; his sisters, Laraine and Delores Oswald (Arthur); his brother-in-law Oliver Freidrichs; and his parents, Albert Zieske and Ella Doering Zieske.

He is survived by : his sister Lyla Freidrichs of Winthrop. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes

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January 3, 2024

We love you, Audrey, Jack & Maribeth sent flowers

“My dear brother-in-law, so grateful to have shared many years of memories with you, during happy and sad times, as well. You were a great uncle to Jack & Maribeth (also her godfather). They remember times at the Bay, & you taught them to fish, crab & about boats. Thank you.”

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January 3, 2024

Zack Kouts wrote a sympathy message

“Many fond memories visiting my Uncle Cliff and Aunt Athena at family gatherings. He always found time to talk to me and was truly interested in my life. What a great example of a loving husband to Athena. Zack, Marj, Rebecca, Jessica & Megan Koutsandreas”