Clyde W. Ylitalo 1938 – 2025

Clyde W. Ylitalo “Ole Clydee Boy” age 86, passed peacefully July 2, 2024 at home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho with his children surrounding him.
Clyde was born on a farm west of the village of Wolf Lake, Becker City, Minn., 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, Okla.; 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 19, 2025 at the Wolf Lake Lions Hall from 1-4 p.m.