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A funeral service for Clementine Anderson was held Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Trinity United Church of Christ in Hartley. Pastor Lynn Dau officiated. Pallbearers were Randy Roggenburg, Jeff Anderson, Jordan Lawson, Ian Woodward, Steve Petersen and Greg Mills. Interment was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Turner Jenness Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Clementine Elizabeth (Bruns) Anderson, the daughter of Horace and Edith (Stroman) Bruns, was born Oct. 29, 1922. She grew up on a farm near Granville and attended the Baker Township country school through the eighth grade. On Nov. 8, 1937, Clementine married Claude Anderson. They farmed near the Primghar area for many years and two children were born, their son, Carl and their daughter, Marlys.
After moving to a farm east of Milford in 1956, Clementine worked at Berkeley Fishing Tackle Company for 29 years. After Claude passed away in 1979, Clementine moved to Milford in 1980. She was an active member of Union Memorial Church and a member of Ruth Circle. She later transferred her membership to Trinity United Church of Christ in Hartley.
She enjoyed bowling, dancing and playing cards, and was famous for her homemade potato salad and birthday cakes. She will always be remembered for her fun loving spirit and generosity.
On July 3, 2021, Clementine passed away at the Community Memorial Health Center in Hartley, at the age of 98.
Left to cherish her memory are her children: Carl (Becky) Anderson, of Sarasota. Fla.; and Marlys (Cliff) Roggenburg of Hartley; grandchildren, Jeff (Bunny) Anderson, of Townsend, Ga.; Robin Anderson - Rochelle Costello, of Palmetto, Fla.; Randy (Amy) Roggenburg, of Ankeny; and Darin (Roxi) Roggenburg, of Clive; eight great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
Clementine was preceded in death by her husband, Claude; sister, Fern Reese; grandson, Steve Anderson; special friend, Floyd Lamb; along with many relatives and friends.