Obituary of Leon G. Clemen

Survivors include his wife, LaVonne, 1 son, Gary (Kathy) Clemen of Dubuque, 3 daughters: Julie (Paul) Ross of Holy Cross, Donna (Joe) Ahmann and Bev (Dan) Douglas both of Cedar Rapids, 8 grandchildren: Michael and Kyle Townsend, Gary and Ian Ross, Talor, Alex and Tessa Ahmann, Megan and Zachary Douglas, 3 sisters: Kathleen (Albert) Trenkamp of Farley, Virginia (Bill) Juran of Holy Cross and Madonna (John) Weimerskirch of Dubuque, IA, 3 brothers: Edwin (Rosie) of New Vienna, Cletus (Grace) of East Dubuque, IL, and Roger (Janey) of Holy Cross a brother-in-law, Elmer Oberbroeckling of Luxemburg, 2 sisters-in-law: Eunice (Marvin) Prier of Manchester and Grace (Leon) Pasker of New Vienna. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Ambrose, and a sister-in-law, Carolyn Oberbroeckling. Leon was born on December 4, 1938 in Holy Cross, Iowa, the son of Leonard J. and Frances M. (Hayes) Clemen. Upon graduating from Holy Cross High School, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1958-1960. After his return, he worked for Maiers Implement in Holy Cross from 1960-1961. Leon married LaVonne A. Oberbroeckling on May 28, 1960 in Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Luxemburg, Iowa, and together they farmed outside Holy Cross for 43 years. He was currently the Secretary/ Treasurer of the Holy Cross/ North Buena Vista Fire Association. Leon was also a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters Court 881, Holy Cross Holy Name Society and Holy Cross Parish Choir. He was a former Leo High School Board President and former member of the Holy Cross Parish Council. Leon was a loving, caring husband and father. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren's plays, programs and ball games. Leon was an avid fisherman and loved taking his grandchildren fishing. He took great pride in his woodworking, making items for family and many charity auctions. Leon also enjoyed working with his son Gary, in his construction business.