Clinton James Soule

Clinton James Soule on October 9, 2023 passed away while holding hands with his loving wife Alice with their dog Sadie resting at his side. Clint was born on February 8, 1955, in Madison, Wisconsin to Clair and Elizabeth (Feilman) Soule. He was a life-long resident of Madison, graduating from East High School where he played on the Hockey team as goalie. He even had a few scars to prove it! He attended Madison Area Technical College and obtained a degree in Auto Mechanics. During his high school years, every summer he stayed and worked on the Emmons family farm outside Pardeeville with his cousins. Making hay and milking cows from dawn to dusk was not a career he wanted to continue after high school. He enjoyed all the homemade food, family picnics that included kool-aid unlimited ice cream, shenanigans, and comradery with his aunt, uncle, and cousins on the farm. After having worked 15 years at Superior Electronics as a Salesman, Clint joined L.W. Allen Inc. For the next 26 years, he was the Wisconsin Regional Municipal Pump Salesman. He prided himself with driving over a million career miles in his red truck with no accidents! He was a hard-working, devoted person who was always willing to do whatever was needed even if it was the middle of the night when his customers had an emergency. He was a lifetime member of both the Wisconsin Wastewater and the Rural Water Associations receiving the Friend of Rural Water Association Award in 2000. Clint loved working with his hands and there wasn't much he couldn't fix or build. It has been said that the Wildwood Family Clinic and Madison Turners may not be standing today if not for his timely and skillful interventions. It also was not unusual to see him helping out his neighbors, be it shoveling snow or changing smoke detectors, you could always count on him to lend a helping hand as he was very generous with his time and talents. Clint enjoyed serving his community and worked in many different areas which included, Umpire for City of Madison Softball program, Usher at the Dane County Coliseum, Maintenance and Building Technician at Wildwood Family Clinic, and Madison Turners. On October 23, 1981, in Las Vegas NV, Clint and Alice( Fry) Egge were married and their love story began. For the next 42 years, they were an inseparable team that worked and played together. They shared many of the same interests; snowmobiling, playing and watching softball games, enjoying Badger football tickets for 30 years, supporting the Packers and Brewers. Clint's true passion was racing and he was co-owner of the Douglas/Soule racing team. He and his best buddies raced midgets at Angell Park every Sunday night for years. Clint enjoyed every minute being in the pits, working on the car, including late weeknights getting the car ready for the next race. He would often say, if you want to have fun while losing money, own a race car! Clint was always smiling! Spending time with family and friends was very important to him. He enjoyed the Fry family fishing trips to Canada and Red Cedar Lake in the RV, snowmobiling, motorcycle trips across the states, golfing and spending vacations at Cocoa Beach. Without a doubt, Clint’s happy place was Disney World! He and Alice had many magical trips there which brought out the kid in them. Clint loved music, singing along with his favorite old country and rock and roll tunes. Clint and Alice loved to dance and never missed an opportunity to share the dance floor. His competitive spirit came through also during those friendly Euchre games at their cabin in the Dells, with the boys against the girls. Clint prided himself at being a great euchre player! After retirement, they enjoyed traveling the scenic Wisconsin back roads in their RED 2003 Thunderbird with close friends better known as the Topless Reds! Together they enjoyed life even when dementia affected his daily activities. With Alice’s loving care he was able to stay in the comfort of their home until moving to Pine Valley Community Village. This is a love story that started with a fire and will continue to burn in their hearts forever. They were true “Soule Mates” In addition to his wife, Clint is survived by his sister Jennifer Soule and special cousin Pat, nephew Dan (Lori) Fry, niece Tammy (Walter Judy) Fry, three great-nephews, three great-great nephews, three great-great nieces, extended family Nate, Barbara, Logan, Brenna Olson many special friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents and In-laws Gerald and Emma Fry, brothers-in-law Glade Little and Frederick ( Mary) Fry and great niece Heather Fry. A special thank you to his dear friend Dr. Paul Wertsch and all the outstanding staff at Pine Valley Community Village for the personalized care and to our wonderful friends and family for all the love and support received during Clint’s valiant struggle. We can take solace knowing he is now at peace. Love ya Sweetie! Memorials may be made to Pine Valley Foundation Richland Center WI, Messiah Lutheran Church Madison, WI or Last Paw Rescue Tomah WI, www.lastpawrescue.org A celebration of Clint's life will be held Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Harley-Davidson Memorial Hall in Madison, Wisconsin from Noon until 4:30. A picnic buffet will be served at 1:30 and a tribute to Clint will be held at 3:00. Please RSVP to Alice 608 576 5990 or souleal820@gmail.com by April 15, 2024. .

Clinton James Soule

February 8, 1955 - October 9, 2023