Franklyn M. Clikeman, 81, passed away on May 21, 2014 in West Lafayette, IN. He died confident that he would be resurrected through the sacrifice of his Savior Jesus Christ. Frank was born on March 6, 1933 in Havre, MT, to the late Bert and Celia (Klingler) Clikeman. He married Janice A. Moe on August 17, 1958 in Waukon, IA, and was the father of Paul Clikeman, currently of Richmond, VA, and Mary (Clikeman) Martin, currently of Las Cruces, NM. Dr. Clikeman graduated from Montana State University in 1955 and earned his Ph.D. from Iowa State University in 1962. After teaching at MIT from 1963-1970, he served as an associate professor, professor and department chairman in the School of Nuclear Engineering at Purdue University from 1970 until his retirement in 1998. In recent years, Frank volunteered at the Tippecanoe County Courthouse and served as a tax preparer in the AARP TaxWise program. Frank was a faithful member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Some of his greatest joys included genealogy and following his grandchildren's activities. He is survived by Janice, his wife of 55 years, son Paul (wife: Margaret), daughter Mary (husband: Ken), and a sister Betty Flechsig (husband: Walt). He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Ben, Meredith, JJ, and Peter Martin, and John, Kathryn, and Miles Clikeman. Friends may call from 2-4 pm, Sunday, May 25 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in West Lafayette. Funeral services will begin at 4:00 pm at Redeemer Lutheran with Reverend Joseph Townsend officiating. A private burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church of West Lafayette or to another charity of choice. Sign the guest book or share memorials and condolences online at www.soller-baker.com