Clare Maynard Palmquist, age 76 of Watertown, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, following a surgical procedure to rectify an aneurysm.  He was born May 25, 1949, to Maynard and Helen (Flatten) Palmquist in La Cross, Wisconsin.

Clare grew up in Houston, Minnesota and graduated from Houston Public Schools in 1967.  He went on to a career as an estimator for a construction company after completing his studies at the Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Clare loved to spend time outdoors.  Hunting and fishing were passions to share with friends and family.

Clare was preceded in death by his parents Maynard and Helen Palmquist, brother-in-law Charles Everett.  He is survived by his sisters: Dianne Everett and Janet (Paul) Ask; special companions Randy and Jack;  as well as many other extended families.

A celebration of life will be held later.