David R. Rafter

David R. Rafter age 82 of Clinton died Tuesday March 31, 2020 at Azura Memory Care in Clinton. He was born June 9, 1937 to the late Richard and Dorothy (Post) Rafter in Akron, Ohio. David graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design. He served on a submarine for the U. S. Navy until his honorable discharge. David married Patricia L. Pogorelski on September 24, 1983 in Milton, WI. They lived in Tennessee for 15 years, building three homes and loving every minute of their time down south. After 911 struck our Nation, David & Patricia decided to move back to Clinton to be closer to family. He enjoyed many years of traveling throughout the United States as well as a wonderful trip to Ireland.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Rafter of Clinton; his daughter, Alice (Pat) Martin and their two children, Ava & Sophie; his son, Sam (Anne) Rafter and their two children Mars & Dax. He is further survived by his sister, Corinne (Tom) Troon; his two brothers in law, Tim (Randi) Pogorelski and Richard (Bev) Pogorelski; his sister-in-law, Karen Nordin and his two nephews, James, and Rob Troon.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Dave’s Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday June 3, 2023, in the BRIAN MARK FUNERAL HOME, 504 Milwaukee Road, Clinton. Friends will be received on Saturday in the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Full military burial rites will be accorded after the service in the funeral home parking lot. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Clinton Garden Club. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared on our website.     

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