Clarence “Klink” Osborne, age 85, of Osceola, WI, passed away on August 10, 2025.

He was born on March 1, 1940 in Medford, Wisconsin to Walter B. and Doris E. (Olson) Osborne. At age 13, Klink started working for Earl Pederson’s sawmill—cutting lumber and logs and driving logging trucks and horses. On October 3, 1964, Klink married Linda L. Johnson, and they were blessed with a son and daughter. In 1972, Klink bought the sawmill business from Earl and moved it to rural Osceola, Wisconsin. There, Klink and his wife, his right-hand man his brother Darryl, and four other employees ran the business until Klink retired in 2001. His son, Randy, also helped at the mill for 10 years.

Klink enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, playing horseshoes and trap shooting. He loved to go to Kewaunee salmon fishing with his son, grandson, and many friends. Spending time with his grandkids and great-grandkids and giving them rides on his golf cart was also something he loved. Klink was willing to help anyone and was always there if you needed him. He was a people person who loved to talk to people, tell them jokes, and make them laugh.

Klink was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Louis and Donald Osborne; and sisters, Doris (Gerald) Olsen, Elwanda Osborne, and Doreen (Charles) Frank.

He is survived by his loving wife, Linda; son, Randy Osborne (Cindy Smith); daughter, Melanie Rivard; grandkids, Brittanie (Jeremiah) Lutz, Anthony (Megan) Osborne, and Tayler (John) Anderson; great-grandkids, Scarlet Lutz, Isabelle Lutz, and Raelynn Osborne; sisters, Linda (Melvin) Marlowe and Debbie (Steve) Stewart; brothers, Darryl (Betsy) Osborne and Daniel (Gail) Osborne; sister-in-law, Lorraine Osborne; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A visitation will be held from 3:00 to 6:00pm on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, WI.

Last Update: Aug 12, 2025 7:34 am CDT