Clifford Nauta Racine - Clifford Nauta, 95, passed away at Sheridan Medical Complex in Kenosha on Saturday, July 7, 2007. Clifford was born in Grove City, PA on August 7, 1911 to John G. and Janetta (nee, Tyrell) Nauta. He lived in Waukegan, IL until his retirement in 1975. Clifford then moved to San Diego, CA for 17 years, moving to Racine in 1994. Clifford married the former Velma L. Rogers in Waukegan on November 1, 1936. He was employed as Advertising Manager for Fansteel, Inc., Cemented Carbide Tool Division in Waukegan for over 42 years. He was a member of the National Cemented Carbide Tools Association for 42 years, serving as President of the Chicago Chapter. He was also a member of the National Standards Committee of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and served on the Board of Directors of the Fansteel Scholarship Foundation. Clifford graduated from UW-Stout with a B.A. in Industrial Technology and attended the Lake Forest School of Management. He is a member of First Presbyterian Church and has attended both the United Methodist and Presbyterian Churches, serving as Trustee and Elder. Clifford was a member of the Elks and Moose Lodges in Waukegan and the Masonic Lodge # 78. He was an active member of the Round Dance Club in San Diego and served as President of the Sans Souci Formal Dinner Dance Club. Clifford was a loving and devoted husband and father. Survivors include his wife, Velma L. Nauta; children, Carol J. (William) Albright of Racine and Kenneth L. (Joyce) Nauta of Denver, CO; grandchildren, Carri (Steve) Palmer, Lorri (Michael) Malaker, Michael (Erica) Nauta, Scott Nauta, Jodi (Peter) Heldreth and Candace Nauta; great grandchildren, Aaron Palmer, Scott Palmer, Kayla Malaker, Kyle Malaker and Colby Nauta. Clifford is also survived by other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Carl E. Nauta. Funeral services for Clifford will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or Asera Care Hospice. The family wishes to thank Dr. Robert Brown, the nurses and staff on 2D at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, Sheridan Medical Complex and Asera Care Hospice, for their special care.