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| | | David Clemenson |  | | Born: 10/27/1929 | | Birth Location: Graettinger, Iowa | | Death Date: 03/05/2010 | | Death Location:St. Louis Park, Minnesota | | Service: 1:00 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Emmetsburg. Burial is in Valley View Cemetery. | | Visitation: The family will greet friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. | | David Henry Clemenson was born Oct. 17, 1929 in Graettinger, IA.
He was the son of Chris & Alma Clemenson.
David went to school in Graettinger, Iowa. He worked the family farm until he joined the Army and served in the Korean War. After he was discharged from service, he worked at John Morrell. On October 25, 1954, he married his sweetheart Marlene Daniels, whom he had met at the outdoor roller-skating rink in Estherville, IA.
David & Marlene lived with her parents until 1959, when they moved to their farm between Emmetsburg & Cylinder, and raised their family. They grew corn, soy beans, oats and alphapha, and they raised cattle, pigs, chickens, and ducks. David was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church and V.F.W. Post 2295 of Emmetsburg, Iowa.
In 1978, they built their dream home on Five Island Lake. David & Marlene farmed until 1996, at which time they retired. David enjoyed gardening, fishing, boating, playing cards and the V.F.W. fish fry’s. He especially enjoyed his morning walks, coffee with friends and watching the grandkids grow. They enjoyed decorating their home & yard with lights at Christmas.
David started dialysis in February of 2008 and continued enjoying life even though the last 2 years were medically challenging. He had strong love & support from his family, who were all at his bedside when he left us peacefully on Friday, March 5th at the Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN.
David is survived by his wife, Marlene, of 56 years; children Nancy and husband Terry Glenn of Peoria, AZ, Doug of Ames, IA, & Jeff and wife Darcy of Long Lake, MN; grandchildren: Ashley and husband Matt Pelzer(with first Great-grandchild on the way), Abby, Lindsey, and Jaxon; 4 step-grandchildren Taylor, Blake, Heather, and Brandi; and sisters: Norma Chermack & June Perkins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, infant son Michael, brother Paul, and sister Phyllis Hagebock.
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| | Posted at: 04/12/2010 | | By: Mollie(Munn)Veldboom | | I will miss seeing that smile that Dave always had on his face. I remember him as a great "E-hawk" fan at our home softball games back when I was in high school. I can't remember which one of Daves son's helped Katie Brennan and I out when we ran out of gas with the wave runner in the middle of the lake. Katie and I were supposed to be getting back for batting practice for a game that night. That night of the game there was Dave and our "savior" at our game. That will always be a memory that I will never forget. Thoughts and prayers, Mollie |
| | Posted at: 03/21/2010 | | By: Sharon Davis Taylor | | Nancy, I was so sorry to read about your dad's passing. He always had such a big smile everytime I saw him. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. |
| | Posted at: 03/13/2010 | | By: Celine (Smith) Collins | | Doug and Jeff, I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. |
| | Posted at: 03/10/2010 | | By: April Nauss | | I was so sad to hear about the loss of such a wonderful man. I will never forget his big smile and generous ways. Spending time at the lake with Abby and, of course, Dave was such a great time. He will be missed in our family, but the memories will live on forever. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I hope this poem can help in some small way:
Sucess
To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better; whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you lived. This is to have succeeded.
Dave truly succeeded in this life.
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| | Posted at: 03/09/2010 | | By: Angela Kerber | | I am so sorry to hear of the passing of such a wonderful man. My heart goes out to the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all. |
| | Posted at: 03/09/2010 | | By: Luann | | Marlene and Family, So very sorry tohear the news about David! He was a great husband,father and grandfather! he was a wonderful role model! All my thoughts and prayers! |
| | Posted at: 03/09/2010 | | By: Kristy Duus Simington | | To the Clemenson family,
What a wonderful legacy David has left all of you. I have known him since I was a young child as his sister Norma was my mother's best friend (Marvis Duus). He ALWAYS called me by name and updated me on Jeff's life as Jeff was my age. My heart goes out to all of you now that he is no longer physically here. But my hope is that you will all know that he is only a thought away. His smile and wonderful sense of humor will live in your minds and hearts forever until you are with him again. He truely loved all of you with all his heart. My prayers to all of you with this loss. Take Care ! |
| | Posted at: 03/08/2010 | | By: Dean & Carol Simonsen | | Marlene and family, we are saddened to see that David has been called to his heavenly home. We send our sincere sympathy to each of you. |
| | Posted at: 03/08/2010 | | By: The Barkve Family | | So sorry to hear about David. Our thoughts are prayers are with your family. He was a good neighbor and our Dad enjoyed growing up with him. |
| | Posted at: 03/08/2010 | | By: Dean & LaKrecia Johnson | | We are so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. |
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