Mervin Sealock

MERVIN DEL SEALOCK Clutier Mervin Del Sealock, 73, died in his home on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, following a sudden illness. Mervin was born Feb. 25, 1942, in Waterloo, the son of Sheryl and Marlys (Mason) Sealock. Mervin lived in the Clutier area his entire life and graduated from Traer High School in 1960. He then attended Iowa State University and Gates Business College. Mervin served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves at Fort Leonardwood, Mo. On June 1, 1968, he was united in marriage to Lynda Vogt at St. Nick's Catholic Church in Evansdale. Mervin farmed just north of Clutier for many years. He enjoyed bowling, playing cards, talking with friends, driving around and looking at his crops and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lynda; and a grandson in infancy, Brett. Mervin is survived by three sons, Del (Michelle) Sealock of Clutier, Ryan (Ashley) Sealock of Waterloo and Reece Sealock of San Diego, Calif.; two sisters, Char (Jim) Kokotan of Waterloo and Rosemary (Ned) Vaughn of Traer; and four grandchildren, Jordan, Amber, Erin and and Jacob. Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Overton Funeral Home in Traer. Private family services with burial will be at Buckingham Cemetery. Military rites conducted by the Traer American Legion will be at a later date. Overton Funeral Home in Traer is handling the arrangements. www.overtonservice.com