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Stulken, Clarence Christopher
Clarence Christopher Stulken went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009. For 98 years he resided in Jones County before moving to the Vinton Lutheran Home in 2008. Clarence passed away of natural causes after living a joyous 99 years. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Monticello. The Rev. Darryl Larson will officiate at the service. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Goettsch Funeral Home in Monticello. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Monticello.
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Clarence is survived by his son, Stephen and Sharyl of Vinton; grandchildren, Doug (Karen) Stulken and Stephanie Stulken; great-grandchildren, Ashley and Ryan Stulken; his sister, Marie Holub of Prairieburg; nephews, Keith Holub and Gary Stulken; and many other nieces and nephews.
Clarence was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda in 2001; his parents, Henry and Mary Stulken; and brothers, George, Vincent and Lawrence.
He was born in Langworthy, Iowa, on March 10, 1910. to Henry and Mary Connolly Stulken. Clarence attended rural schools and worked on the farm in his youth before moving to Monticello. In 1941, Clarence and Hilda Geyken were united in marriage at St. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church in Monticello. They were married for 61 years. Clarence was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Monticello.
During World War II, Clarence served our country in the United States Army in the Aleutian Islands. Upon returning from his service, he was employed at Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids. He then became school custodian at Carpenter Elementary in Monticello. Clarence was an avid woodworker and craftsmen.
Clarence's greatest joys were his family and his handy work. Being involved in their lives was of utmost importance and enjoyment. Clarence made an impact on the people who crossed his path, with the tune of his whistle, the creativity of his woodworking and the twinkle in his eye.
He will be greatly missed by his family and those who knew him well.
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