Clifford James Durst

Clifford James Durst, the son of Balthasar and Helen Gutknecht Durst, was born May 23, 1936 in Spencer, Iowa. He received his early education and graduated from the Spencer High School in 1954. Clifford served in the Iowa National Guard from 1954 to 1962 Clifford married Ardell Wiemers on November 18, 1959. They lived near Spencer and in 1966 moved to the Durst family farm near Langdon, which was named a Century Farm in 2013. Clifford worked at Spencer Foods for 17 years and then worked for various trucking companies; during this time he was also engaged in farming and raising livestock. Clifford was a member of the Hope Reformed Church for over 40 years. Clifford loved living in the country and attempting new adventures; he always had his children working with him. After retiring, Clifford did a lot of wood working making beautiful furniture and other wood projects for his family. He enjoyed traveling to see his children and especially enjoyed playing cards and games with his family and being with them each holiday and visits. His kind heart and humor was not lost on anyone that knew him, from the youngest grandchild of just one year to the oldest. Clifford passed away on January 28, 2014 at St. Luke Lutheran Home in Spencer at the age of 77. He is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Edna Hein; five brothers: Harold Gutknecht, Paul, Ervin, Donald and Glenn Durst. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Ardell of Spencer, IA; his children and their families: Kimberly (Michael) Murphy and Christopher, Jessica & Morgan of Council Bluffs, IA, Kevin (Melissa) Durst and Karli & Kyle of Sioux City, IA, Gregory Durst of Spencer, IA and Aaron (Amanda) Durst and Sarah, Rebecca & Elizabeth of Menomonie, WI; other relatives and friends.

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