Mary A Clement

Mary Clement, 74, of Darfur was called home to her Lord on May 1, 2016. Mary Ann Clement was born on March 21, 1942, in St. James, MN to Howard and Eldora Stradtman. Mary was baptized as an infant and was confirmed on March 25, 1956, by Ralph Unke in St. Matthews Church in Butterfield. Mary graduated from Butterfield High School in 1960. On June 17, 1960 she was united in marriage to David Clement by Rev. Kienetz at St. Matthews Church of Butterfield. They celebrated 55 years of love and commitment last June. This marriage was blessed by three children: Barbara and husband Don Wolle of Lake Crystal, Bruce Clement and wife Kim of Butterfield, and Sheila and husband Anders Pierson of Butterfield. Mary was Dave's right hand person when it came to crop, cattle and hog farming. Her favorite part about harvest was hauling the loads to town. She was a Sunday school teacher at St. Matthews Church in Butterfield and involved in 4-H leadership for many years. She loved working with her children and grandchildren on their 4-H projects during the summers. In 1990, Mary and Dave were awarded the Meritorious Service Award for Watonwan County. Mary was a great cook and could whip up coffee and a meal in no time if friends stopped in. Mary was blessed with many friends who had a special place in her heart. She was an avid gardener and loved her flowers. In early years Mary and Dave enjoyed traveling to many parts of the country and site seeing. Since retirement their favorite past time was fishing several times a year at Wolf Lake near Cass Lake, MN. Mary enjoyed going to her children's and grandchildren's many school activities, sporting events, 4-H events and shows. Other survivors include her grandchildren, Christopher Wolle and fianc Lisa Iker of Lake Crystal, Bradden Wolle and fianc Samantha Pospisal of Janesville, Dustin Clement and fianc Makaela Dunkelberger of Butterfield, Heidi Clement and special friend Jay Lippert of Blomkest, Lukas, Seth and Ryan Pierson of Butterfield. She is also survived by 8 great grandchildren. Brother-in-Law Haldor Goetzke and wife Eileen of Stillwater, Nephews Larry and Linda Goetzke of North Oaks, Roger Goetzke of Eagan, Craig and Lisa Goetzke of Kissimme, Fl. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Eldora Stradtman, brother James Stradtman of Butterfield, and sister-in-law Jane Goetzke (Clement) of Eagan. Blessed be the memory of Mary Ann Clement. Visitation 1 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday, May 4, 2016 New Hope Lutheran Church, Comfrey 204 Court St. S. Comfrey, Minnesota, United States 56019 Visitation 2 9:30 am - 10:30 am Thursday, May 5, 2016 New Hope Lutheran Church, Comfrey 204 Court St. S. Comfrey, Minnesota, United States 56019 Service Information 10:30 am Thursday, May 5, 2016 New Hope Lutheran Church, Comfrey 204 Court St. S. Comfrey, Minnesota, United States 56019 Interment Information New Hope Faith Lutheran Cemetery 29053 County Road 1 Comfrey, Minnesota, United States 56019