Clifford Schwarting

Clifford Schwarting
May 14, 1925 - December 30, 2009
Oxford, Iowa
Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 pm January 03, 2010 at Powell Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 10:30 am January 04, 2010 at Trinity Lutheran Church Conroy
OXFORD- Clifford Arthur Schwarting, was born May 14, 1925, in South Amana, Iowa, the son of Arthur Claus and Wanda Henrietta (Pundt) Schwarting. On August 12, 1945, he was united in marriage to Bess Marie Jordt in Williamsburg, Iowa. They lived in the Homestead area until 1955 when the moved to the Williamsburg area, after retiring in 2000 the couple moved to Oxford. Clifford was a farmer and general contractor. Clifford was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, in Conroy. He enjoyed wood working, camping, taking care of animals and spending time with his grandchildren. Clifford died on Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, at the age of 84 years. He is survived by his wife Bess of Oxford; 3 sons: Harlan (Leota) Schwarting of Williamsburg, Gary (Leanne) Schwarting of Oxford and Allen (Linda) Schwarting of Williamsburg; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and a brother: Duane (Darlene) Schwarting of Homestead. He was preceded in death by his parents. Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, January 4, 2010, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Conroy. Pastor Gary Sears will officiate. Burial will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 4-7 PM at the Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Williamsburg. A general memorial fund has been established. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com under obituaries.