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Clell Richard "Dick" Claar

Clell Richard "Dick" Claar, 75, of Moorcroft, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

Dick was born on September 22, 1947 to Clell R and Evelyn (Kimsey) Varner in Alameda, CA. He graduated high school in Aurora, CO.

After high school, he returned to Moorcroft and met his lifelong love, Johnnie Faye Farnsworth. They were married in Newcastle on November 26, 1965.

He was drafted and served in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968; he loved his country and was very proud of this service.

Dick and Johnnie Faye made their home in Moorcroft and raised three daughters, Kristi, Niki and Melissa.

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