Clayton E. McDougall

Clayton E. McDougall, 93, of Eyota, passed away April 12 at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.

Clayton was born May 10, 1922, on a farm near Beaver, Minn., to Nina and Clarence McDougall. He attended school in Beaver Valley and graduated from St. Charles High School in 1940. After high school, Clayton farmed, and operated McDougall's Trucking in the Eyota area.

On Feb. 5, 1944. Clayton married Beatrice Martin of St. Charles. They were blessed with two sons, Clair and Duane. Bea and Clayton were devoted to each other for 65 years until Bea passed away in 2009.

After retiring from farming, Clayton enjoyed spending time at his lake cabins, and having breakfast with his buddies at the Country Café, where he was known as the historian. Blowing snow for neighbors and caring for lawns and trees kept him active in his later years. He enjoyed long drives through the countryside where he kept his eyes alert for wildlife, and shared his memories of the past.

He was proudest of his family; sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by two sons, Clair McDougall of Roswell, Ga., and Duane (Cheryl) McDougall of Glencoe, Minn.; five grandchildren Debbie (Derek) Lindblom of Eldorado Hills, Calif. Douglas (Jessica) McDougall of Atlanta, Ga., Shannon (Billy) Sherman of New Prague, Minn., Kyle McDougall of Cold Spring, Minn.; Grace Norby of Zimmerman, Minn.; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Clair (Joan) Martin of St. Charles and many nieces, nephews, and long-time friends.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, wife, Beatrice, brother, Ernie McDougall, grandson, Ron Taylor, and many brother in laws and sister in laws.

The funeral service for Clayton will be Saturday, April 16, 11 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church in Eyota with the Rev. Mark Woodward officiating. Burial will be at the Saratoga Cemetery. Visitation is Friday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Schad & Zabel Funeral Home in Eyota and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Schad & Zabel Funeral Home, 115 South Ave. S., Eyota, Minn., 55934, 507-545-2020   
schadandzabelfuneralhomes.com.