Claude E. Kirkpatrick age 91 of Plain passed away on Friday, July 23, 2010 at the Meadows Assisted Living. He was born on August 2, 1918 in Lone Rock, WI the son of Eugene and Emma (Fleming) Kirkpatrick. Claude graduated from the Spring Green High School and the Colorado State University. While serving in the U.S. Army in the Philippines he was awarded 2 bronze stars and other war medals. Following his military service he was married in 1940 to the former Virginia Fowler. Claude was a member of the Plain American Legion Post #398 and the California Teachers Association. Survivors include; a son, Peyton (Linda) Kirkpatrick of Saugus, CA, 3 grandchildren, Matthew Kirkpatrick of Huntington Beach, CA, Lindsay Kirkpatrick of Yucca Valley, CA and Kevin Kirkpatrick of Saugus, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Emma Kirkpatrick, his wife Virginia Kirkpatrick , a son, Kim Kirkpatrick and a sister, Merl Kirkpatrick. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 2, 2010 at 5:00 P.M. at the Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green, WI. Rev. Craig Peach will officiate with burial in the St. Luke’s Catholic Cemetery in Plain, WI where military graveside rites will be conducted by the Plain American Legion Post #398. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 2, 2010 at the Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home from 4:00 P.M. until the time of service.