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Robert Farris
Robert “Bob” J. Farris, 72, of ru-
ral Clear Lake died Wednesday, May
27, 2015 at his home.
Visitation and a service were
held on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at the
Cataldo Funeral Chapel, in Garner,
with the Rev. Ed Bard, chaplain at
Hospice of North Iowa, officiating the
service. Garner Veterans Ceremonial
Unit conducted military rites. Crema-
tion will follow the service with inurn-
ment at a later date.
Robert James Farris, the son of
Adolphus and Verdella (Meister) Far-
ris, was born March 10, 1943 in Al-
bert Lea, Minn. He graduated from
Glenville High School in 1961. He
received scholarship offers to play
football at the collegiate level, but
opted instead to enter the workforce.
For a few years he painted water tow-
ers, drove harvesters, and worked at a
meat packing plant.
With the war in Vietnam esca-
lating, Bob was drafted into the U.S.
Army. He considered himself lucky
to be assigned to South Korea peace-
keeping operations. Following his
honorable discharge, he returned to
Harlan Riggle
Harlan Eldridge Riggle, 76 of
Clear Lake, died Tuesday, May 26,
2015, at Mercy Medical Center, in
Mason City.
A funeral service was held on Sat-
urday, May 30, 2015, at Zion Luther-
an Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev.
Kirk M. Wilkie officiating. Burial
was in Grandview Memorial Gardens,
Rochester, Minn., with military hon-
ors rendered by the Rochester Ameri-
can Legion Post 92.
Family suggests memorial contri-
butions to Zion Lutheran Church and
Wycliffe Associates.
Harlan was born May 14, 1939,
in Fairmont, Minn., the son of Harold
E. and Martha M. (Forbes) Riggle. A
graduate of Truman High School in
Minnesota, he enlisted in the United
States Army on Dec. 4, 1961. While
serving in the Army he was stationed
at Ft. Hood in Texas and Ft. Carson
in Colorado. He married Darlene
Urban on Aug. 29, 1969, in South
Branch Township, Minn.
Harlan was a welder for Chi-
cago Northwestern and Union Pacific
Railroad for 33 years, while living
in Truman and Stewartville, Minn.,
and Clear Lake. He was a very active
member of Trinity Lutheran Church
in Truman, Zion Lutheran Church
in Stewartville, and Zion Lutheran
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Minnesota. Reconsidering his stance
on higher education, he earned an As-
sociate’s Degree in electrical engineer-
ing and embarked on a career in com-
puters and networking. In the 1980s
he was the Engineer In Charge of the
mainframes — computers the size of
football fields — at the Dearborn,
Mich. world headquarters of the Ford
Motor Company.
On Dec. 30, 1970, Bob married
Lorraine Amundsen, of Minneapolis.
They lived in Texas and Minnesota
before settling in Michigan, where
they raised their three children. Lor-
raine passed away in 1990. Bob never
remarried.
In 2003, Bob moved north of
Ventura and became a truck driver at
T.S. Trucking in Northwood. He ad-
opted an Australian shepherd from an
animal shelter in Los Angeles, Calif.,
named her Bailey, and they became
each other’s constant companions. He
enjoyed his Harley Davidson, work-
ing in the yard, golfing, and visiting
with friends and family. Most of all,
he enjoyed being a grandfather.
Bob is survived by his three chil-
dren, Mark (Asha) Farris, and their
two children, Callan and Isla of Pasa-
dena, Calif., SueAnn Farris, of Los
Angeles, Calif., and Ryan (Sarah)
Farris, and their two children, Niels
and Tesla of Raleigh, N.C.; siblings,
Loretta (Donald) Nordon, of Kens-
ington, Kan., Laverne “Sonny” Farris,
of Garner (special friend, Janice Peter-
son), and Norma (James) Nelson, of
Albert Lea, Minn.; and many nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
wife, Lorraine in 1990; his parents;
sisters, Beverly Brabec and Darlene
Farris; sister-in-law, Dottie Farris; and no cost. Adults may eat for a small
brother-in-law, Elvin Lambert.
Cataldo Funeral Home was is in
charge of arrangements.
Church in Clear Lake. He was also
a member of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post 4868 in Clear Lake, and
Civil Air Patrol.
Harlan and Darlene enjoyed
camping throughout their lives in ev-
ery state, except Hawaii. He also en-
joyed cross country skiing, going on
a number of cruises and fishing. He
especially loved spending time with
his grandsons.
Harlan is survived by his wife,
Darlene, of Clear Lake; two sons, Bri-
an (Jennifer) Riggle, of Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, and Shawn (Cindy) Riggle of
Woodbridge, Va.; six grandsons, Zan-
der, Levi, David, Aidan, Ethan, and
Mason; three brothers, Orville (Car-
ol) Riggle, of San Gregowo, Calif.,
Frank Riggle, of Overland Park, Kan.,
and Howard Riggle, of Hutchinson,
Minn.; and two brothers-in-law, Ron-
ald Shoen, of Truman, and Robert
Sandmeyer of St. James, Minn.
He was preceded in death by
his parents; a step-father, Raymond
Brown; two sisters, Elsie Shoen and
Alice Sandmeyer; and two sisters-in-
law, Betty and Alice Riggle.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Cha-
pel, Clear Lake, was in charge of ar-
rangements.
OBITUARIES
Hope “Peg” Clausen
Hope Margaret “Peg” Clausen,
wife of TV and radio personality Bob
Clausen, passed away peacefully on
April 13, 2015, after losing her battle
with breast cancer. She was surround-
ed by family and friends.
Peg was a lifelong resident of
Clear Lake, having been raised by
her grandparents, Amonde Heff-
ner and John McKee Heffner in the
house next door to the Clausen fam-
ily home. Hope was born July 29,
1926, in Iowa City, Iowa, to parents
William Dwight and Hope Harriet
(Heffner) Meyer. She was a graduate
of Clear Lake High School, where she
was awarded the Bausch Lomb science
award, and attended the community
college in Mason City. She married
her husband, Robert Clausen, in 1946
when he returned to Clear Lake fol-
lowing World War II.
Peg was always highly involved in
community affairs. She was a member
of the Clear Lake Arts Council, His-
tory Club, PEO, and heavily involved
with the AFS foreign exchange stu-
dent program. Peg loved art and mu-
sic, and rarely missed any events that
Summer lunch
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The Summer Food Service Pro-
gram for children up to age 18 began
June 1 and continues through July 10,
12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Monday - Friday
at the United Methodist Church, 508
2nd Ave. N., Clear Lake.
All children age 18 and younger
needing a nutritious lunch are wel-
come. There is no enrollment and
charge.
SUMMER LUNCH
PROGRAM
THURSDAY: Italian chicken sand-
wich, buttery noodles, broccoli, fresh
veggies with dip, fruit.
FRIDAY: Sloppy Joe on a bun,
pototo wedges, fruit, fresh veggies with
dip.
MONDAY: Corn dog, baked
beans, fruit, fresh veggies with dip.
TUESDAY: Soft shell tacos, taco
fixings, corn, Mexican Rice, fruit, fresh
veggies with dip.
WEDNESDAY: Chicken nuggets
and roll, mashed potatoes, peas and
carrots, diced pears, fresh veggies
with dip.
June 3, 2015 • Page 3
were in the area. She may be remem- Cinda Michel to this union had a son, Troy.
bered most for the fact that she taught She moved to Pittsburgh, Pa. in
a large number of Clear Lake residents Cinda “Secory” Michel, 64, of 1975, where she married Greg Michel
how to swim, beginning with being a Clear Lake, Iowa lost her battle with and raised their daughter, Rachael.
Red Cross instructor while she was in ALS Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at While living in Pittsburgh she worked
high school and teaching off the fam- her twin sister Linda’s home in Mason in retail for many years.
ily’s dock into her 70s. She was also City, Iowa. Due to her wishes she was She moved back to Clear Lake due
a familiar figure to be seen riding her cremated. to health issues and to be closer to her
bicycle around the lake which she A celebration of her life was held family. She was diagnosed with ALS in
continued until into her early 80s. She on Monday, June 1, 2015, at Central 2012.
remained passionate about fitness and Gardens of North Iowa, Clear Lake. Cinda loved traveling, camping,
health until her death. Burial will be in the Clear Lake Cem- canoeing and was known for her free
Hope is survived by three daugh- etery at a later date. spirit. She always enjoyed being dressed
ters, Carrie Clausen Rocke, Chris El- Cinda was born May 1, 1951, up and never was without her lipstick
len Hankenson (Robert Brown), and in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of and heels, embracing her nickname,
Darcy Somervill (John). She is also Ralph and Catherine (Barber) Secory. “Queenie.” She especially loved spend-
survived by nine grandchildren, Scott She grew up in Clear Lake and gradu- ing time with her grandchildren.
Allen Hankenson, Abby Elizabeth ated from Clear Lake High School in Cinda is survived by her two
Wright, Jennifer Lynn Hanna, Steph- 1969. She then attended North Iowa children, Troy Thornton, Mason City,
anie Hankenson, Christopher Han- Area Community College, Mason and Rachael Michel, Pittsburgh; four
kenson, Emily Rocke, Miriam Rocke, City. grandchildren, Haley Thornton, Isiah
Charles Somervill, Laura Somervill She married James Thornton and Betterton, Isaac Thornton and Mal-
Ocker and 17 great grandchildren. akye Talley; step-mother, Karen Secory,
Hope was preceded in death by Clear Lake; her siblings, Don (Judy)
her grandparents, John and Amonde Secory, Gilbert, Az., Mike (Bonnie)
Heffner; parents, William and Hope Secory, Clear Lake, Linda Graff, Ma-
Meyer; husband, Robert; and an in- son City, Pam Marsh, Clear Lake, Tom
fant daughter, Catherine. Secory, Clear Lake and Danniele (R.J.)
The family respectfully requests Sexton, Clear Lake; and a host of ex-
that in lieu of flowers, memorial con- tended family.
tributions be made to the charity of She was preceded in death by
one’s choice in support of breast can- her parents, Ralph and Katie Secory;
cer research. There will be a celebra- brother, Steve Secory; nephew, Michael
tion of life held June 6, 2015, at Clear Secory; and a great-nephew, Andrew
Lake Arts Council Building, from 6-8 Schroeder.
p.m. This will be preceded by a Hope Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel,
Clausen Memorial Bike Ride around was in charge of arrangements.
the lake which the family hopes will
become an annual event in support of Jump into Summer!
breast cancer research. The bike ride
will commence at 2 p.m. beginning at New merchandise just arrived.
the Clear Lake City Park. Jazz up any decor.
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Arrangements are pending at
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel,
101 North 4th Street, Clear Lake.