Clayton Harris "Punch" Belongia

Male 1924 - 2007  (82 years)

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  • Name Clayton Harris "Punch" Belongia 
    Birth 20 Dec 1924  Pine Lake, Iron, Wisconsin, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Military Service 19 Nov 1942  Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    World War II Army Enlistment 
    • Name: Clayton H Belongia
      Name (Original): BELONGIA CLAYTON H
      Event Type: Military Service
      Event Date: 19 Nov 1942
      Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
      Event Place: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
      Race: White
      Citizenship Status: citizen
      Birth Year: 1924
      Birthplace: WISCONSIN
      Education Level: 2 years of high school
      Civilian Occupation: Unskilled foundry occupations, n.e.c.
      Marital Status: Single, without dependents
      Military Rank: Private
      Army Branch: Cavalry
      Source Reference: Civil Life
      Serial Number: 16155223
      Affiliate ARC Identifier: 1263923
      Box Film Number: 02272.84
    Burial 16 May 2006  Calvary Cemetery, Winnebago, Winnebago, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Agency: Calvary Cemetery 
    Address:
    8616 W State Road
    Winnebago, IL 61088
    USA
    (815) 965-1450 
    Death 13 May 2007  Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Obituary 6 Feb 2014 
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    • Clayton H. "Punch" Belongia, 82 of Rockford, died on Sunday, May 13, 2007 in his home.

      Born December 20, 1924 in Pine Lake, WI, the son of Fred and Mathilda (Collard) Belongia.

      Veteran of the United States Army.

      Married his loving wife Hazel Irene Boggs in Shawano, WI on November, 3, 1945.

      Worked for the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 23 for 54 years, retiring in 1986.

      Member of St. Rita Catholic Church, St. Ritas Knights of Columbus and the Disabled Veterans of Cherry Valley.

      Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Hazel; daughters, Debbie (Allen) Brush of Davis Junction, Teresa Belongia-Garrett of Palatine, Connie (Jim) Moses, Judy Masters and Penny (Chris) White all of Rockford; 12 Grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; brother, Dale Belongia of Greenbay, WI and several nieces and nephews.

      Preceded in death by his daughter, Marilyn Sue; son, Jerry; 6 brothers and 3 sisters.
    Person ID I2722  Walters Genealogy
    Last Modified 11 Apr 2025 

    Father Frederick Edward Belongia,   b. 29 Jul 1885, , , Wisconsin, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Oct 1935, Shawano, Shawano, Wisconsin, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 50 years) 
    Mother Mathilda Lenora Collard,   b. 18 Jul 1889, Oconto, Oconto, Wisconsin, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Nov 1975, Shawano, Shawano, Wisconsin, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 86 years) 
    Marriage 20 Jun 1911  Oconto, Oconto, Wisconsin, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census Records
    Frederick and Mathilda Belongia
1930 Census
    Frederick and Mathilda Belongia 1930 Census
    Green Valley Twp Shawano Co Wisconsin
    Sheet 1 of 2
    Frederick and Mathilda Belongia
1930 Census
    Frederick and Mathilda Belongia 1930 Census
    Green Valley Twp Shawano Co Wisconsin
    Sheet 2 of 2
    Mathilda Belongia
1940 Census
    Mathilda Belongia 1940 Census
    Shawano Shawano Co Wisconsin
    Family ID F1038  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Hazel Irene Boggs,   b. 30 Jun 1928, Ralston, Pawnee, Oklahoma, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Sep 2019, , , Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 91 years) 
    Marriage 3 Nov 1945  Shawano, Shawano, Wisconsin, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F1040  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 14 Jun 2015 

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    Link to Google MapsBirth - 20 Dec 1924 - Pine Lake, Iron, Wisconsin, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMilitary Service - World War II Army Enlistment - 19 Nov 1942 - Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 3 Nov 1945 - Shawano, Shawano, Wisconsin, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - Agency: Calvary Cemetery,Address:
    8616 W State Road
    Winnebago, IL 61088
    USA
    (815) 965-1450 - 16 May 2006 - Calvary Cemetery, Winnebago, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
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    Link to Google MapsDeath - 13 May 2007 - Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, United States Link to Google Earth
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