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OBITUARIES
David Olson Josh while teaching him the secrets of Douglas Williams senior high school principal at Gilbert Daniel A. Tank He loved so many things includ-
his self-proclaimed legend of, “THE Community School, then superin- ing family, church, friends and sports.
After a courageous 22 month GREAT WHITE HUNTER.” The Douglas C. Williams, 68, of Clear tendent in 1980. Doug was a shared Daniel Anthony Tank, 15, of He enjoyed wrestling, playing soccer,
battle with lung cancer, David Olson, love he had for the great outdoors, Lake, died Wednesday morning, Oct. superintendent between Gilbert and Clear Lake, passed away Saturday, Oct. and running cross country for Clear
of Eagle, Colo., passed away peace- fishing, and hunting is passionately 21, 2015 at the Muse Norris Hospice United community school from 1988- 24, 2015 at his home. Lake High School. Daniel worked at
fully in his home Oct. 10, 2015 sur- shared by his son, Josh. There was al- Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa. 92. In June 2004, Doug retired from A celebration of Daniel’s life will Fareway and the Clear Lake Mirror-
rounded by his beloved family. Dave ways intense competition between the A reception to celebrate Doug’s the Gilbert superintendent’s position be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. Reporter.
was 68 years old. two for the first and/or biggest fish, life will be held on Sunday, Nov. 15, after 29 years of dedicated service to the 29, 2015, at Harvest Bible Chapel, Daniel was a ray of sunshine ev-
A visitation will be held Satur- and whose deer or elk had the widest 2015, from 1-3 p.m. at the DMACC district. In August 2004, he became 2200 N. 24th St., Clear Lake, with erywhere he went because of his love
day, Oct. 31, 2015, 10 a.m.-noon at and/or most points - who won that Career Academy, Hunziker Center, Vice-President for Business Services Pastor John Tank officiating. Burial for God and other people. He was an
the Lakeview Room, Clear Lake. competition depends on which one 1420 S. Bell Ave, Ames, Iowa. In lieu at the Des Moines Area Community will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery, amazing ambassador for Christ sharing
Dave was born on Feb. 11, 1947 you spoke to. of flowers and if you choose, memori- College (DMACC) retiring in July of Clear Lake. Family will greet friends the Gospel with everyone he came in
in Brodhead, Wis. where he graduated Upon the return to Colorado, als can be sent to the Gilbert Education 2012. Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 4-7 p.m. at contact with. He will be deeply missed
from high school in 1966. He worked Dave worked at Schlage Lock until Foundation or Des Moines Area Com- While at both Gilbert and Harvest Bible Chapel-Clear Lake. The by family and everyone that knew him.
in the family farming business and at his dedication to the military led him munity College (DMACC) scholarship DMACC, Doug provided leadership family asks that you please dress casual. Daniel is survived by his parents,
Pierce Music before he was drafted back to serve in the Civil Service. The fund. during times of record enrollment and Daniel was born Feb. 11, 2000, John and Becky Tank, Clear Lake; two
into the military in 1966. Dave re- couple’s second son, David John, was Doug Williams was born to facility enhancement. He was also in- in Glendale, Az., the son of John and siblings, Johnathan and Natalie Tank,
tired from the military in 1977, after born in 1985 and unexpectedly passed Charles and Helen Williams on March volved in many committees with the Rebecca (Foster) Tank. Clear Lake; paternal grandparents,
11 years of service. He served three away at the age of 3 1/2 months. In 13, 1947, in Eldora, Iowa. He graduat- Area XI Administrator Association. His Daniel and his family moved to John and Diane Tank, Phoenix, Az.;
tours in Vietnam as a combat engi- 1987, the Olson family moved to the ed from New Providence High School leadership at DMACC included serv- Clear Lake in February 2012, where he maternal grandmother, Marlys Foster,
neer in the 101st Airborne, 1st Caval- mountains of Colorado, where they in 1965 and from Simpson College, ing on the Iowa Community College and his family planted Harvest Bible Peoria, Az.; paternal great-grandmoth-
ry Division, and Fourth Infantry Di- later built their dream home. It over- Indianola, Iowa, in 1969, with a ma- Business Officers Association. During Chapel. He was a student at Clear er, Naomi Daney, Sun City, Az.; aunts
vision. Dave was a highly decorated looked the beautiful Rocky Moun- jor in physical education and a minor his career, Doug served on many local, Lake High School. and uncles, Matthew Tank, Phillip and
soldier earning numerous honorable tains that they enjoyed with such pas- in sociology and drivers education. In state, and regional boards. Those where Heather Tank, Nicholas Tank, Todd
awards such as the Vietnam Service sion. After working construction and 1973, Doug received his master’s in he presided as president of the board Marie D. Nissen and Kate Andress, and Danny and
Medal, Defense Service Medal, Good with the school district, Dave became education, guidance and counseling included: Ames Story County Cyclone Amy Foster; many cousins; and all of
Conduct Medal, Army Commenda- medically disabled and retired allow- degree, and in 1975, education special- Club; Iowa High School Athletic Asso- Marie D. Nissen, 98, of Clear his extended church family.
tion Medal, and Bronze Star Medal. ing him to enjoy the life he always ist degree in administration from Iowa ciation Board of Control; United Way; Lake, passed away Oct. 23, 2015, at He was preceded in death by pa-
Most importantly, Dave was awarded envisioned in the mountains. Dave State University. Mid-Iowa Computer Center; and Li- Oakwood Care Center. ternal great-grandparents, Anthony
the Purple Heart Medal, which he enjoyed traveling to visit his many He began his career at Orient- ons Club. In addition, Doug was very A funeral service was held on and Patricia Tank; and maternal grand-
refused to accept due to the soldiers family, friends, and military com- Macksberg Community School as proud of his involvement with Leader- Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at Evangeli- parents, DeVer and Mabel Wilder, Vir-
who lost their lives fighting alongside rades. physical education/driver education ship Iowa, School Administrators of cal Free Church, Clear Lake, with the gil Foster, and Grace Foster.
him. Dave will be greatly missed and teacher and coach, 1969-71; then from Iowa Mentoring program, many Iowa Rev. Dan Jordan officiating. Burial The family suggests memorials be
In 1976, Dave married the love fondly remembered as a passionate, 1971-74 became guidance counselor/ State University committees, and serv- was in Clear Lake Cemetery. made to the Daniel Anthony Tank Me-
of his life, Kathy (French). They re- loving, husband, father, and friend coach at Stuart Menlo. In 1974-75, ing as a volunteer youth basketball/ Family Suggests memorial con- morial Fund in lieu of flowers in care
sided in Colorado Springs while he and according to him, “THE GREAT he moved to Exira Community School baseball coach. tributions to the Evangelical Free of John and Becky Tank, 2200 N. 24th
was stationed at Fort Carson until his WHITE HUNTER.” He is survived as high school principal and athletic Doug met his wife, Pam, while Church. St., Clear Lake, Iowa 50428.
military retirement in 1977. Follow- by his wife of 39 years, Kathy Olson; director. In 1975, he became junior/ attending ISU. They married in 1975 Marie was born Sept. 13, 1917, Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel
ing his retirement, the couple moved his son and daughter-in-law, Josh and and had one son, Christopher, current- the daughter of Janne and Hanna was in charge of arrangements.
to Clear Lake, to be near family and Heather Olson, of Colorado Springs; ly residing in San Jose, Calif. He is also Christiansen, in Lindholm, Germany of them until their deaths. In 1956
where Dave returned to farming and sisters, Barb Menehan, Sandy (Bruce) survived by sisters, Vicki (Gene) Oxley, and was the youngest of nine children. she married Henry Nissen, then im-
was employed at MillCraft. The Ol- Miller, Debbie Fitzgerald, and Mary Marshalltown, Iowa and Jane (Steve) She finished her formal education in migrated to America in 1957 where
sons were blessed with the birth of (Craig) DeWeerdt; as well as many Terrill, Ames; several nieces, nephews, Germany and began work as a maid Henry farmed in the Clear Lake area.
their first child, Joshua David. Be- nieces, nephews and cousins, all of and cousins. for a local family. She married Son- To this union two daughters, Hannah
cause of Dave’s passion for the Rocky Wisconsin and Illinois; mother-in- Doug enjoyed working out, boat- ke Friedrichsen in 1939, and to this and Lorian were born. After retiring in
Mountains, they returned to Colo- law, Lorraine French, of Clear Lake; ing, swimming, riding bike, tennis, union was born a son, Detlef. Dur- 1968 Marie and Henry moved to Clear
rado Springs in 1979 to welcome and brother-in-law, Terry (Kari) French, pickle ball, and spending time with ing WWII she lost her husband, then Lake and enjoyed their golden years
raise their first born. Josh was Dave’s of Texas; sister-in-laws, Nancy (Harv) family and friends in Clear Lake and moved in with her parents to take care until Henry’s passing in 1999. Marie
pride and joy, and he loved to share Kunzman, Clear Lake, Vicky Holstad, Peoria, Az. enjoyed two visits back to Lindholm,
his passion for the mountains with of Colorado, Wendy (Dan) Wood, In agreement with his wishes, Germany to see family in 1994 and
of Garner, Iowa; and brother-in-law, Doug has donated his body to Mayo 2011.
Lynn Holstad, of Colorado; as well as, Clinic for science research. She enjoyed cooking, needle work,
numerous nieces and nephews. Dave Fullerton Funeral Home, Mason and tending to her gardening.
has lifelong friends all over the coun- City, was in charge of arrangements. Marie was a member of Evangeli-
try, as well as his Valley View Hospi- cal Free Church.
tal team in Glenwood Springs, Colo. Frederick Clausen She is survived by her son, Detlef
who all quickly became family. A remembrance and memorial participate, sharing memorabilia and (Carol) Friedrichsen, of Des Moines;
Dave is preceded in death by his celebration for Frederick Fritz Clau- memories, so Fritz may be celebrated as two daughters, Hannah (Eric Russell)
son, David John, in 1985; his mother sen, open to the public, is to be held 3 he would have preferred Nissen, of Ohio, and Lorian Medina, of
and father, Howard and Lois Olson; p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, at No flowers please, contributions Ohio; five grandchildren, John (Julie)
and his father-in-law, LeRoy French. Clausen’s Cove, Clear Lake. may be made to the Clausen Living Friedrichsen, Nicholas Friedrichsen,
A celebration of life was held at Fritz’ family and friends are en- History Museum, c/o the Clausen Melinda (Hector Gomez) Friedrich-
the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of couraged to join the remembrance and Family Trust, contact Ms. Sue Price, sen, Wally Medina and Angela (Matt)
Western Colorado in Grand Junction, to share personal recollections, tales, Clear Lake Bank and Trust. Wright, and 10 great-grandchildren.
Colo. Condolences can be sent to P.O. stories and legends related to Fritz and On Nov. 1, a short memorial ser- Marie was preceded in death by
Box #6220, Eagle, Colo. 81631. his family. vice will be held at the Clear Lake Con- her parents; first husband, Sonke Fried-
richsen; second husband, Henry Nis-
Bernice C. Scott-Anderson The Clausen house (Fritz’ grandfa- gregational Church and a social gather- sen; one infant son, Paul Nissen; six
ther’s home) will also be open to family ing will follow, potluck items gratefully brothers; and two sisters.
and friends at 6 p.m. for further fellow- accepted. The family would like to thank the
Berniece C. Scott-Anderson, 97, a Belmond. ship, sharing, and socializing. A pho- A portion of Fritz’ ashes will be Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City,
resident of the Rehabilitation Center of Funeral services were held at An- tographic story board is planned to in- spread on Clear Lake, with the remain- and the nursing staff at Oakwood Care
Belmond, Iowa, passed away Oct. 19, drews Funeral Home, 516 1st Street spire more recollections and tales. Any der to be interred in the Clausen family Center, in Clear Lake, for their tender
2015, at the Rehabilitation Center of SE, Belmond, Iowa, on Friday, Oct. 23. and all attendees are encouraged to plot. care. We appreciate the flowers, cards
and visits from her many friends, as
More obituaries are found on page 9 well.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel
was in charge of arrangements.
Rich Oehlert
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