Clarence Robertson, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Saturday, May 2, 2015, at Arbor Court.
Born November 26, 1923, near Farmington, IA, Clarence Thomas was the son of Mac and Catharine (Groene) Robertson. He graduated from Hillsboro High School and attended Parsons College for two years. On July 11, 1945, he married Evalyn Meinhardt in Purcell, OK. She survives.
Clarence served in the U.S. Navy Corps as an instructor in Gunnery School during World War II. After his military service, he farmed for nearly 40 years in the Sharon community, of rural Farmington, IA. He was a member of the Sharon Presbyterian Church, where he taught Sunday school, was an elder for many years, and a was member of the Mariners group. After moving to Mt. Pleasant, he transferred his membership to the First Presbyterian Church and held several offices there. In later years, he joined the Calvary Baptist Church and was a member of the Ironmen.
Clarence deeply enjoyed his family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and being a lifelong farmer. He loved spending time working on his woodworking projects and was a former member of the Wood Butchers Club. Clarence was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and continued riding his Harley until the age of 80.
Clarence was preceded in death by his parents and by a daughter, Ann Ekle.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at 1:00 p.m., at the Memorial Chapel. Internment in Forest Home Cemetery,
Born November 26, 1923, near Farmington, IA, Clarence Thomas was the son of Mac and Catharine (Groene) Robertson. He graduated from Hillsboro High School and attended Parsons College for two years. On July 11, 1945, he married Evalyn Meinhardt in Purcell, OK. She survives.
Clarence served in the U.S. Navy Corps as an instructor in Gunnery School during World War II. After his military service, he farmed for nearly 40 years in the Sharon community, of rural Farmington, IA. He was a member of the Sharon Presbyterian Church, where he taught Sunday school, was an elder for many years, and a was member of the Mariners group. After moving to Mt. Pleasant, he transferred his membership to the First Presbyterian Church and held several offices there. In later years, he joined the Calvary Baptist Church and was a member of the Ironmen.
Clarence deeply enjoyed his family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and being a lifelong farmer. He loved spending time working on his woodworking projects and was a former member of the Wood Butchers Club. Clarence was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and continued riding his Harley until the age of 80.
Clarence was preceded in death by his parents and by a daughter, Ann Ekle.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at 1:00 p.m., at the Memorial Chapel. Internment in Forest Home Cemetery,
Clarence Robertson, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Saturday, May 2, 2015, at Arbor Court.
Born November 26, 1923, near Farmington, IA, Clarence Thomas was the son of Mac and Catharine (Groene) Robertson. He graduated from Hillsboro High School and attended Parsons College for two years. On July 11, 1945, he married Evalyn Meinhardt in Purcell, OK. She survives.
Clarence served in the U.S. Navy Corps as an instructor in Gunnery School during World War II. After his military service, he farmed for nearly 40 years in the Sharon community, of rural Farmington, IA. He was a member of the Sharon Presbyterian Church, where he taught Sunday school, was an elder for many years, and a was member of the Mariners group. After moving to Mt. Pleasant, he transferred his membership to the First Presbyterian Church and held several offices there. In later years, he joined the Calvary Baptist Church and was a member of the Ironmen.
Clarence deeply enjoyed his family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and being a lifelong farmer. He loved spending time working on his woodworking projects and was a former member of the Wood Butchers Club. Clarence was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and continued riding his Harley until the age of 80.
Clarence was preceded in death by his parents and by a daughter, Ann Ekle.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at 1:00 p.m., at the Memorial Chapel. Internment in Forest Home Cemetery,
Born November 26, 1923, near Farmington, IA, Clarence Thomas was the son of Mac and Catharine (Groene) Robertson. He graduated from Hillsboro High School and attended Parsons College for two years. On July 11, 1945, he married Evalyn Meinhardt in Purcell, OK. She survives.
Clarence served in the U.S. Navy Corps as an instructor in Gunnery School during World War II. After his military service, he farmed for nearly 40 years in the Sharon community, of rural Farmington, IA. He was a member of the Sharon Presbyterian Church, where he taught Sunday school, was an elder for many years, and a was member of the Mariners group. After moving to Mt. Pleasant, he transferred his membership to the First Presbyterian Church and held several offices there. In later years, he joined the Calvary Baptist Church and was a member of the Ironmen.
Clarence deeply enjoyed his family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and being a lifelong farmer. He loved spending time working on his woodworking projects and was a former member of the Wood Butchers Club. Clarence was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and continued riding his Harley until the age of 80.
Clarence was preceded in death by his parents and by a daughter, Ann Ekle.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at 1:00 p.m., at the Memorial Chapel. Internment in Forest Home Cemetery,
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