Droullard, Clayton Arthur-July 26, 2012
Clayton Arthur Droullard, age 87, of Whitewater, WI passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Fairhaven in Whitewater, Wisconsin.
Clayton was born in Cuba City, Wisconsin the son of Gladys Marie Droullard.
He graduated from the University of Dubuque in 1947, received his Masters of Science Degree from UW Madison in 1949, and went on to receive his Doctorate Degree in Education from the University of Colorado in Boulder in 1954.
Clayton served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII with the 1st Infantry Division from 1943 until 1945, receiving a Purple Heart for wounds suffered in combat on October 18, 1944.
On August 11, 1945, Clayton married Mary L. Eustice in Cuba City, WI.
Clayton taught math at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa from 1948-1955 and was head football coach from 1951-1955. From 1955 to 1990 he taught math to businesss students at UW-Whitewater. He also served as Dean of Students from 1955 to1975. Clayton was a former commander and member of the Fort Atkinson Disabled American Veterans, and a member of the American Legion and the Whitewater Kiwanis Club. He served as President of the Wisconsin State Mental Health Association and as Vice President of the National Mental Health Association. He was an Honorary Football Coach at UW-Whitewater, and was a Hall of Fame Coach at Morningside College. Clayton was a devoted Green Bay Packer fan and regularly attended games at Lambeau Field. He also enjoyed fishing on Lauderdale Lake.
Surviving are: his wife – Mary L. Droullard, Whitewater, WI, Children: Barbara (Jon) Olson, Watertown, WI and Dr. Robert (Mary) Droullard, Plymouth, MN, Grandchildren: Shaun (Sarah) Olson, Yucca Valley, CA, Kristina Olson, Chicago, IL, Katie (Kyle) Cobb, Wheaton, IL, and David Droullard, Plymouth, MN.
Clayton was preceded in death by his mother.
A brief Service of Rememberence will be held at 11:15AM on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Fairhaven in Whitewater, WI.
A Memorial Service is tentatively scheduled at the First United Methodist Church in Whitewater, Wisconsin on Friday, December 28, 2012 with visitation at 10:00 a.m., Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m., and lunch at noon.
Burial will be at the Hillside Cemetery, Whitewater, Wisconsin.
The Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater is assisting the family
July 30th, 2012 at 5:33 pm
Clayton excelled as an instructor at UWW, and he was an even better man. I spent many good hours with Clayton talking about Whitewater, his service club involvement, his family/my family, and the mark he made on me. His passing leaves a void for those who knew him, and his legacy lives on in the good works he was part of AND the quality people he was always encouraging. Your family will be in our prayers.
July 31st, 2012 at 1:32 pm
My Mother Marguerite Asher was Clayon’s first advanced Math Student
at UW- Whitewater. He always told me what a smart woman she was.
Our family got to know him back in the late 50′s. I send my condolences
to you. He was a great Man. Your family is our prayers.
July 31st, 2012 at 1:35 pm
I am sorry I will not be able to attend the memorial service. My Stepfather
and I will be Florida for the winter. My Mother and Stepfather always met
your parents in Naples when they were there.
August 1st, 2012 at 10:16 pm
Dear Mrs. Droullard. I am so sorry to hear about Clayton’s death. He was my math teacher at Morningside College while I was there from Sept. ’48 ’til my graduation in May ’51. I was his influence that prompted me after serving in the Navy during the Korean War to go to graduate school at Wisc. U. I received my Master’s in August ’54. I know what you are going through as I lost my wife in Oct. ’09. Time helps but you never stop missing them. I wish you God’s blessing and may the peace of the Lord be with you as you continue life’s journey. In Christian love, Bob Barks
August 9th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
A truly great man land leader and an inspiration to me. He was my favorite teacher in college. He helped me thru a very difficult mathematics class with spending extra time with me. He also lived three doors down from where i grew up and was a great neighbor. He will be greatly missed.
August 18th, 2012 at 11:12 am
Clayton was my freshman football coach in the fall of 1949 and my varsity coach thru 1953. We didn’t realize he was only 6 years older or less than the players he was coaching. It is amazing how much respect we had for him then and now. He was certainly a leader. It was always a special ocassion when Coach would come back to Morningside College for the MCLUB Meetings and tell stories about how great we were. He could make us feel as if we were All Americans when in fact he was the All American in our lives. There is no question that Coach Droullard had great influence in the lives of all the people he touched. He will be missed, but not forgotten.
October 2nd, 2012 at 9:32 am
Droullard Family,
I thoroughly enjoyed Dr. Droullard as my Calculus professor at UW-Whitewater. He had a special affection for me as I was a park ranger during my college years and we often discussed fishing. He was definitely one of the most OUTSTANDING educators in my life. He made it relavant, a motivation to excel, and he made learring FUN! He also had me tutor the football players which was rather nice. I know losing him is a sorrow very deep in your hearts, but remember the great memories to cherish, and he is probably fishing with St. Peter and a huge smile on his face!
God Bless!
Graduate of ’83
October 6th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
We had the privilege of sitting just below Clay and Mike at the Packers games for many years. His football expertise and witty commentary was always appreciated and enjoyed. Separately, when I starting working at UW-Whitewater, Clay took me under his wing and made me feel at home and a member of the Whitewater community. Both my dad (Scott) and I always looked forward to seeing Clay at Lambeau field. He was a true gentleman and his presence at the games will be missed.
Sincerely,
Ryan Mills – Boston and Scott Liebl (Doc) – Oconto Falls