US Navy Veteran. Clifford was born and grew up in Bay City, MI. He attended Michigan State and received a Bachelor Degree in package engineering. He married Claudia in 1983 and they lived in Woodbury, MN for 35 years.
He is preceded in death by parents, Aurther and Laura (Reinhardt) Schimm and sister, Loraine Diment.
Clifford is survived by his wife, Claudia; son, Craig A.; and sisters, Judy Craig and Susan Hale. A Private service will be held at a later time.