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Clayton Chambers Obituary
A funeral Mass for Clayton Chambers will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, at St. Mary's Catholic Church at Roseville. Monsignor Walter Brunkan will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Friends may call at St. Mary's School in Roseville from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, where there will be a vigil scriptural wake service at 7:30 p.m. followed by the reciting of the rosary. Visitation will continue Monday, Oct. 18, an hour prior to the Mass.
Clayton Donald Chambers was born April 13, 1929, at Colwell, the son of Clayton "Glenn" and Nellie (Hildebrand) Chambers. He received his education in rural Floyd County schools. Clayton proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
On Jan. 16, 1960, he was united in marriage to Rose Mary Hansen at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whittemore. Clayton and Rose Mary farmed and raised livestock in the Marble Rock area all their lives. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church where he had served on the parish council, the Cattlemen's Association and was a 4-H Leader.
He enjoyed farming, playing cards, watching Westerns and pitching softball for his children and grandchildren. Family, especially his grandchildren, were always very important to Clayton and he looked forward to sharing his life with them.
Living family members include his wife, Rose Mary of Marble Rock; eight children: David Chambers of Osage, Paul (Heather) Chambers of Nashua, Karen (Keith) Heckstein of Osage, Thomas (Debra) Chambers of Charles City, Mark (Anne) Chambers of Marble Rock, Janice (Chad) Shultz of Greene, Peggy (Chad) Seidel of Cedar Falls and Sara Chambers of Rudd; 25 grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; two brothers: Wesley Chambers of Colwell and Lewis (Margaret) Chambers of Marble Rock; two sisters: Dorothy Bill of Riceville and Marion Meek of Rochester, Minn.; a sister-in-law, Fern Chambers of Mason City; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: John and Roy Chambers; and two sisters: Edith Bill and Edna Ferch.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.
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for Clayton Chambers
John and Sandy (Staudt) Pieper
October 18, 2010
The entire Chambers family,
So sorry for the pain you are feeling with this loss. Clayton was a good man and you are an awesome family because of that. I know my Dad is enjoying having his friend with him and is showing him the way "home". Blessings to you all.
Melvin and Cheryl Chapmjan
October 17, 2010
Our sympathy to all all the family.
Sincerely
Patsy (Taylor) VanGampleare
October 16, 2010
Rosie and family,
Our sympathy goes to all of you. What great memories I have of spending time with your family! You have a lot of good times to remember to help you get through this time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Julia Towsley
October 16, 2010
Paul, Heather, & Family;
You have our deepest sympathy in the
loss of your Dad. We hope friends, family, and memories help you through your time of grief. Thinking of you now and in the days ahead.
Julia & Smitty
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Sally Pearson
October 15, 2010
Mark and family,
I was sorry to hear about the passing of your father. May you always remember the good times.. My sympathy to you and your family. Even though we don't work together anymore I still think about all of you.
Sally Pearson
October 15, 2010
Sorry to here of your loss. Our prayers will be in our hearts. It was always nice visiting with your family and finding out all the goings on. A teacher,coach and friend Jerry & Barb Thomsen
Cindy Watkins-(Eichmeier) Ketchum
October 15, 2010
Rose Mary & family,
There are no words to express the sadness in my heart for all of you on the passing of Clayton. You will ALWAYS have fond memories of him in your hearts to share with the upcoming generations. God's Blessings to all!
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