Clarence T. Robertson

Clarence Robertson, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Saturday, May 2, 2015, at Arbor Court. Visitation will be held from noon until 7:00 p.m., on Friday, May 8, 2015, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at 1:00 p.m., at the Memorial Chapel, with John Robertson and Dan Spray officiating. Inurnment will follow in Forest Home Cemetery, with military rites provided by the Henry County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to HCI Care Services (Hospice of Central Iowa Care Services) in his memory. On line condolences may be directed to www.olsonpowell.com Born November 26, 1923, near Farmington, IA, Clarence Thomas was the son of Mac and Catharine (Groene) Robertson. He graduated from Hillsboro High School and attended Parsons College for two years. On July 11, 1945, he married Evalyn Meinhardt in Purcell, OK. She survives. Clarence served in the U.S. Navy Corps as an instructor in Gunnery School during World War II. After his military service, he farmed for nearly 40 years in the Sharon community, of rural Farmington, IA. He was a member of the Sharon Presbyterian Church, where he taught Sunday school, was an elder for many years, and a was member of the Mariners group. After moving to Mt. Pleasant, he transferred his membership to the First Presbyterian Church and held several offices there. In later years, he joined the Calvary Baptist Church and was a member of the Ironmen. Clarence deeply enjoyed his family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and being a lifelong farmer. He loved spending time working on his woodworking projects and was a former member of the Wood Butchers Club. Clarence was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and continued riding his Harley until the age of 80. Survivors include his wife, Evalyn of 69 years; a son, John (Theresa) Robertson of Farmington, IA; a daughter, Kay (Rick) Defenbaugh of Weaverville, NC; eight grandchildren, Kimberle Burnett, Staci Kratzer, Lincoln Ekle, Thad Ekle, Hanneke Raymond, Peter Ekle, Jason Ekle and Stephen Ekle. Also surviving are 18 great-grandchildren. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents and by a daughter, Ann Ekle. Cemetery Details Forest Home Cemetery South Walnut Street Mt. Pleasant, IA, 52641 Visitation MAY 8. 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel 709 Mapleleaf Drive Mt Pleasant, IA, US, 52641 olsonpowell@lisco.com Families will greet MAY 8. 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel 709 Mapleleaf Drive Mt Pleasant, IA, US, 52641 olsonpowell@lisco.com Funeral Service MAY 9. 01:00 PM Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel 709 Mapleleaf Drive Mt Pleasant, IA, US, 52641 olsonpowell@lisco.com