Clyde W. Ylitalo passed peacefully July 2, 2024 at home in Coeur d’Alene with  his children surrounding him.

Clyde was born on a farm west of the village of Wolf Lake, Becker County, MN to Waino and Miriam (Koskela) Ylitalo. He was one of eight children who came west in 1959 working construction. He was co-owner of his own drywall company and retired in 1998, a longtime member of Christ the King Lutheran Church, dedicated blood donor, and member of Finlandia. Clyde was captain of his high School Basketball. His passion for college basketball was unparallel. He loved working with his hands as a Finnish carpenter making cabinets, tables and restoring his beloved 100-year-old home.

Clyde is preceded in death by his parents. Sisters Viola, Mildred. Verna and Verlene. Brothers Wilburt (infant), Wesley and Raymond. He is survived by younger brother Rodney (Alice) of Enid, Oklahoma. Daughters Holly Payne, Marsha (Robert) Dee, Deborah (Duane) Harrison, Son CW4 Jeffrey (Kim) Ylitalo. Three granddaughters Allyson, Maggie, and Aubrey. Two grandsons Matt (Heather) Dee and Abram Ylitalo. Great granddaughters Alexa Deming, Hadleigh Payne of Coeur d’Alene and numerous nieces and nephews including Minnesota families.

As Clyde stated, “God Bless you all and thank you for the privilege of growing with my children.”

There are no formal funeral services.

Please join Clyde’s family  for a Celebration of Life, Saturday, April 19th,  Wolf Lake Lions Hall, 1-4 p.m.