Funeral services for Clinton "Buckshot" Treichel, 69, of Regent, ND will be Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Mott, ND. Rev. John Amundson will officiate and burial will follow at the Bentley Cemetery in Bentley, ND. Visitations will be from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, Jan. 1st and from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Jan. 2nd at the Evanson Jensen Funeral Home in Mott and one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday afternoon.
Clinton was born Sept. 15, 1937 in Bentley, ND to Jacob and Edna (Weishaar) Treichel. He grew up and attended school, completing the eighth grade. In 1950 he joined the family construction business, "Treichel Bros. & Sons Construction". Many homes in southwest North Dakota show some sign of Clinton's handiwork.
Clinton took pride in his work, especially in the remodeling of his daughters home, and the most recent construction of his sons laundromat in Mott. In 2001, a back injury forced him to retire.
On May 29, 1965, he married Sharon Sonnenberg in Mott, ND. To this union they had two children, Kelly & Kent. They lived and raised their family in Mott until 1989 when they moved to Regent.
Clinton enjoyed bowling for many years, woodworking, morning coffee sessions at the local hangout, pheasant cleaning, and spending time with his family and friends. The last few weeks were the most special to him. His three grandchildren spent day & night with him creating unforgettable memories.
Clinton A. Treichel, known to many as "Buckshot" or "Clinker", passed away Dec. 28th, 2006 at the West River Regional Medical Center in Hettinger.
He is survived by his daughter, Kelly (Merle) Stewart of Regent, his son Kent (Tammy) Treichel of Mott, ND. Three Grandchildren, Harlan, Derek and Madison all of Regent. One brother, Richard(MaryLou) Cedar Falls ,Iowa, two sisters, Vernice (Harold) Haux of Leola, SD and Evie (Dale)Weirschke, Green Bay, WI, and special friend Maggie Banyai and her children, Mott ND.
He was preceded in death by his wife Sharon, and his parents.