Page 3 - Clear Lake Mirror Reporter E-Edition 12-16-2015

Local NewsClear Lake Mirror-Reporter
Wayne W. Wenzel
Wayne Warren Wenzel, 80, for-
merly of Clear Lake, died Wednesday,
Dec. 9, 2015, at Stratford Specialty
Care in Stratford, Iowa.
A funeral service was held on
Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, at Ward-Van
Slyke Colonial Chapel, in Clear Lake,
with Chaplain Jerry Newswander offici-
ating.
Wayne was born on Oct. 6, 1935,
the son of Christal Dan and Kate Alice
(Peddle) Wenzel, in Rowan, Iowa. He
was united in marriage to Marjorie Joan
Olinger on Nov. 23, 1958, in Rowan.
To this union they were blessed with
four children.
A graduate of Rowan High School,
Wayne went to work as a carpenter for
Dick Whittman, in Rowan. He and
Marjorie moved to Belmond in 1958
where he continued carpentry work for
Dorr Brothers. During the 1960s he
was a farmhand for Tomco Seeds and
moved to a farm southwest of Belmond.
In 1974 he began working for Farmer’s
Grain. In 1990 he started working for
the Klemme Elevator; retiring after 14
years. In 2008 he and Marjorie moved
to Clear Lake.
Wayne was a longtime member of
Lions and was awarded the Iowa Lions
Warren Coleman Honorary Award for
dedicated service. He also served as an
elder at Immanuel Reform Church, in
Belmond, Iowa.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Mar-
jorie, of Stratford; four children, Stepha- whose sense of humor and easy-going
nie (Clint) Kalvig, of Huxley, Iowa, Ste-
ven Wenzel, of Stratford, Susan (John)
Carlson, of Stanchfield, Minn., and
Shelly (Eric) Berg, of Duluth, Minn.;
10 grandchildren, Carina (Chris) Phil-
lips, of Honolulu, Hi., Clinton (De-
sirè) Kalvig, of Des Moines, Sara (Sean
Perkovich) Kalvig, of Ames, Iowa, Jes-
sica (Brett Opheim) North, of Mason
City, Samantha (Tom) Solomonson, of
Joice, Iowa, Kyle Wenzel, of Stratford,
Daniel Carlson, of Stanchfield, Michael
Carlson, of Stanchfield, Grace Berg,
of Duluth, and Nicholas Berg, of Du-
luth; two great grandchildren, Shane
and Chloè Kalvig; and a brother, Roger
(Karen) Wenzel, of Rowan.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; and a great grandson, Cam-
eron.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel-
was in charge of arrangements.
DESIGN
from page 1
The design team included solar
power in their design, hoping to re-
duce energy costs to heat and cool the
building. Additional high-tech elec-
trical systems would control green-
house climate and watering, they pro-
posed.
The students also considered
landscaping in their design and inte-
grated natural elements which would
double as outdoor seating. The out-
door area could also accommodate
We Are Moving!
Our new office will be located at
507 Main Avenue
Clear Lake
The office will be closed January 5th for the move,
and reopening January 6th, 2016.
Certified Public Accountants and Consultants
357-0602
Jay K. Lindsay
Jay Kevin Lindsay was born
in Mason City, Iowa on March 21,
1956, to Gerald and Kathryn (Buff-
ington) Lindsay, and he passed away
Dec. 10, 2015, at Hospice of North
Iowa after a long struggle with liver
disease. He was 59 years old.
Services were held on Tuesday,
Dec. 15, 2015, at the Clear Lake
United Methodist Church with the
Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson offici-
ating. Burial was in Memorial Park
Cemetery, Mason City. Memorials
for Jay can be directed to the Clear
Lake United Methodist Church,
Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank or the
Humane Society of North Iowa.
He grew up in Clear Lake and
graduated from Clear Lake High
School in 1975.
Jay, like his father, Jerry, and
brother, Tom, worked as a steamfitter
for Local 33 until his declining health
forced him to leave the trade. He also
worked as a roadie for many local
bands and he loved that life. Clear
Lake people will also remember Jay
on the barge installing and removing
boat lifts.
Well known in northern Iowa as
a wizard with home repair and main-
tenance, Jay provided these services
in a number of rental properties in
the area. His faithful cocker span-
iel, Lindsay, often accompanied Jay.
She was a fitting companion for Jay
personality made friends wherever he
went.
Jay is survived by his mother,
Kathryn, of Clear Lake; three broth-
ers, Tom (Fran) Lindsay, Lansing,
Iowa, Gary (Linda), Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, John, Mason City; two sisters,
Sue Lindsay (Gary Brown), Mesa,
Az., and Sally Clay (Ron), Charles
City, Iowa. In addition to the imme-
diate family and many nieces, neph-
ews and extended family mourning
his loss, are his close friends, espe-
cially Julie Sankey.
He was preceded in death by his
father, Gerald “Jerry” Lindsay; and
his grandparents, Vesta Lindsay and
Chet and Nettie Buffington.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Cha-
pel, Clear Lake, was in charge of ar-
rangements.
study halls or lunch crowds during
nice weather, they suggested.
In preparation for Friday’s pre-
sentation, the design team used a 3-D
printer to create elements of their
greenhouse and classroom. Satellite
photos of the area were also used in
their presentation.
Lester said he was pleased with
the thought and preparation his stu-
dents put into the design competition.
“This exercise was a good one in
that the students could relate a proj-
ect to their school, practice a variety
of skills, and then present it publicly,”
said Lester.
Dec. 16, 2015 • Page 3
OBITUARIES
Dorothy M. Clark Cecil E. Bottjen Johnny J. Opat Chevrolet in Rochester. On Sept. 18,
Dorothy Marie Stenseth Clark, Cecil E. Bottjen, 87, of Clear 1998, he created his cherished family
age 78, died peacefully on Oct. 2, Lake, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, Johnny “John” J. Opat, age 53, when he married Peggi Rose Morken.
2015, at the University of Minnesota at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient of Rochester, Minn., died of cardiac John enjoyed traveling to Las
Medical Center. Unit, in Mason City. amyloidosis on Wednesday, Dec. 2, Vegas, out west to Yellowstone and
A memorial service will be held Per Cecil’s wishes, his body has 2015, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. especially vacationing with his grand-
on Saturday, Dec. 19, at 10 a.m., at been cremated and a memorial service Mary’s Campus, Rochester. children in Alexandria to fish. He en-
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, was held on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, A mass of Christian Burial was joyed NASCAR and traveled to Day-
101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake. Visitation at Redeemer Lutheran Church, in held on Dec. 7, 2015, at St. Pius X tona Beach for Daytona 500 many
will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Sioux City, Iowa, with Pastor Russell Catholic Church, Rochester. Memo- times. John also raced stock cars in his
Dec, 18. In lieu of flowers, memorials Senstad officiating. rials are preferred to the family and lucky #29. He loved being by the wa-
may be sent in her name to Hospice In lieu of flowers, family suggests will be put towards amyloidosis re- ter, both the lake and the ocean. He
of North Iowa, Opportunity Village, memorial contributions to Hospice search. was lovable, compassionate and giving
or the charity of your choice. of North Iowa or Redeemer Lutheran John was born on March 9, 1962, to his family, friends and customers.
Dorothy was born Oct. 3, 1936, Church, in Sioux City. in Mason City, Iowa, to Wesley and John was a member of St. Pius X
in Forest City, Iowa, the daughter Cecil was born on June 24, 1928, Dolores (Ludwig) Opat. He gradu- Catholic Church.
of Alan and Marie (Core) Stenseth. the son of George and Minnie (Bu- ated from Crestwood High School in John is survived by his wife, Peg-
Dorothy thoroughly enjoyed her fam- row) Bottjen in Moville, Iowa. He Cresco, Iowa and from North Iowa gi, of Rochester; sons, Luke (Daphne)
ily, friends, playing bridge and social married Inez Schwarz on June 18, Area Community College. He was Dickens, Des Moines, Iowa, John
activities at Clear Lake. 1950, in Climbing Hill, Iowa. a salesman for a short time at Sears Morken, Rochester; daughter, Katie
In 1963, Dorothy married Frank E. Valedictorian of the Class of before starting his lifetime career as a Morken, Rochester; four beautiful
Clark in Aberdeen, S.D. They made 1945 at Moville High School, Cecil car salesman. John began his career in grandsons, who were his “best little
their home on a farm outside Ventura, attended Morningside College. He Winona, Minn. at several dealerships pals,” Micah, Carson, Alec and De-
Iowa, eventually making Clear Lake farmed for eight years before moving and spent the last 25 years at Clements clan; mother, Dolores Opat-Ludwig,
their permanent residence. to Sioux City, and thereafter worked Clear Lake; brothers Les Opat, Lime
Dorothy enjoyed spending time in banking, retiring as Senior Vice CONGREGATE Springs, Iowa, Matthew (Therese)
with her children and grandchildren, President at First Federal Savings and MEALS Opat, Chatfield, Minn.; sister, Liz
playing bridge, and traveling with her Loan, in Sioux City. (Clark) Wiger, Chatfield; nieces and
husband, Frank, and enjoying Clear While living in Sioux City, Cecil THURSDAY - Pork sandwich on nephews, who thought he was the
Lake activities. Dorothy served as a was an active member of Redeemer whole wheat bun, baked beans, or- best; mother-in-law, Jean Rose, Wi-
volunteer and was past president at Lutheran Church, Kiwanis, Red anges and pineapple. nona, Minn.; brothers-in-law, Mike
the North Iowa Medical Center Aux- Cross, Better Business Bureau, and FRIDAY - Baked chicken, baked Rose, Chippewa Falls, Wis., Stephen
iliary. Dorothy also earned her Life director at St. Luke’s Hospital. He potato, peas, cinnamon raisin apple- (Jennifer) Rose, Rochester, and Dan
Master Certificate from the American was also a member of Zion Lutheran sauce, tomato juice. (Julie) Rose, Muscatine, Iowa; sisters-
Contract Bridge League and spent Church, in Clear Lake, for a short MONDAY - Tater tot casserole, in-law, Kathy (Ray) Giebel, Roches-
many enjoyable hours playing dupli- time. California blend, fruit salad, whole ter, and Pat Rose, Winona; and other
cate bridge with friends locally and in Cecil enjoyed going on fishing wheat roll. extended family members.
out-of-state tournaments. Dorothy trips to Canada, gardening, and trav- TUESDAY - Crunchy pollock, John was preceded in death by
enjoyed wintering in Arizona with eling with Inez to Florida for 25 years. corn, spinach au gratin, carrot cake, his father, Wesley Opat; brother, Joel
Frank and hosting countless family He also liked playing card games, mandarin oranges. Opat; nephew, Christopher Opat; and
WEDNESDAY - Salisbury ground father-in-law, Everett Rose.
steak, mashed potatoes, mixed veg-
etables, peaches, orange juice. vv THEATRE
Spectre
Wednesday & Thursday “PG-13”
Alvin & the Chipmunks:
The Road Chip “PG”
Friday & Saturday 7 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday Matinee • 1:30 p.m.
Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed. & Thurs., • 7 p.m.
Starring: Jason Lee, Tony Hale, Kimberly Williams-
Paisley, Josh Green, Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler,
Jesse McCartney, Kaley Cuoco (1 hr. 28 min.)
Adults ~ $5 • 12 & Under ~ $4
357-2414
and friend gatherings at Clear Lake. such as Rook and Euchre, and quot-
Dorothy was passionate about orga- ing German phrases.
nizing, planning and hosting family Cecil is survived by his wife,
and friends’ gatherings. Inez Bottjen, of Clear Lake; three
Dorothy is survived by her hus- sons, Dennis (Sandra) Bottjen, of
band, Frank; her five children, Tanya Forest Lake, Minn., Larry Bottjen
(Brian) Clark Anderson, of Ames, (Julie Wolter), of Palmer, Ark., and
Iowa; Jeff Clark, of Ankeny, Iowa; Burt (Kathy) Bottjen, of Clear Lake;
Carol Clark, of San Diego, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grand-
Linda (Tony) Clark Alongi, of Louis- daughter.
ville, Ky., Amy (Todd) Clark Ellgren, He was preceded in death by his
of Ankeny, Iowa; 12 grandchildren; parents; two sisters, Clara Rumohr
and 10 great-grandchildren. and Edna Rumohr; and six brothers,
Dorothy was preceded in death Harry, Albert, Carl, Elzie, George,
by her parents and one son. and John.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Cha- Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Cha-
pel, Clear Lake, was in charge of ar- pel, Clear Lake, was in charge of ar-
rangements. rangements.
Optimum Health Chiropractic
Bringing you and your
family better health and
a better way of life.
641-357-1211
506 Main Avenue, Clear Lake Dr. Nick McColley
Visit our new website at www.drnickmccolley.com Palmer Graduate
Townhouses by
Meints Construction
For Sale - Starting Spring 2016
Lexington Drive location
(Behind Apple Valley Assisted Living)
SOLD
For information call
357-4987