"I remember coming to your farm as a child with my dad Jack Haag - may your memories bring you comfort - I know he always made me smile when we would stop by"
In loving memory of
Clarence H. Casey
April 14, 1928 - April 25, 2020
Clarence Henry Casey, passed away at his home on April 25, 2020, with family at his side. He was 92 years old. A private family Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the St. Cecelia, Algona, IA Youtube page at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2020, with the Reverend Edward M. Girres officiating. Burial will be in the St. Benedict Cemetery.
Funeral Mass on Thursday, April 30, 2020 will be lived-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/user/stceceliaalgona
Memorials can be directed to the Bishop Garrigan Chapel. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, anyone wishing to send a card: 2002 170th Street, Lu Verne, IA 50560
Clarence was born on a farm near Bode, IA, on April 14, 1928. Clarence was the middle son of Robert E. and Mary C. (Schmidt) Casey. He attended country grade school and graduated from Lu Verne High School in 1945.
Clarence met his wife, Elise (Eller), at the Algona skating rink, they were married on January 11, 1951, in Algona, IA.
In high school Clarence played basketball and after graduation he was the floor manager of the roller rink in Humboldt, IA. He enjoyed bowling; fishing with his family and in later years, Elise and Clarence went dancing.
Clarence farmed and farming was his passion. He raised corn, soybeans and especially enjoyed raising cattle. Along with market cattle, he milked cows and raised hogs. Clarence received numerous awards for his corn and soybean yields from the Iowa Master Corn and Soybean Grower's Contest and the Pioneer Champions Club.
Along with farming, gardening was something Clarence enjoyed. There was always sweet corn to freeze, chickens to butcher and garden produce to harvest and preserve.
Faith was very important to Clarence, he was a long time member of the St. Benedict Catholic Church, serving as usher for parish funerals, and upon its closing, became a member of St. Cecelia's Catholic Church, Algona, IA.
Left to cherish Clarence's memory, his wife of 69 years, Elise. Son, Robert (Trish) Casey of Lu Verne, IA, daughter, Marilyn Casey, of Marion, IA and daughter-in-law, Barbara Casey, Lu VerneIA; 6 grandchildren, Greg (Sarah) Casey, Brian (Nicole) Casey, Sara Casey, Danielle (Brian) Fischer, Miranda Casey and Kelsey Casey, along with 9 great-grandchildren, Collin, Isabel, Drew, Alaina, Eli, Alice, Kaylee, Blake and Stetson. Clarence is also survived by a brother, Marion (Helen) Casey of Lu Verne, IA, and many nieces and nephews.
Clarence was preceded in death by his sons, Stephen and Michael, his parents and brother, Eugene Casey, granddaughter-in-law and numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Tributes
"Elise and family. We are very sorry to hear of Clarence passing. I have not seen Clarence in many years. But I am thinking of the times that you all would come into the J C Penney store in Algona. I remember waiting on you many times. Our prayers flow for him. May he rest in peace. Darrell and Sally Ludwig"
"To Elise & family, We are so very sorry for your loss! It?s not easy to say goodbye to a father. We will remember him as a quiet, gentle man & excellent father as seen through the children he raised. He will be missed!? Chuck & Lori Reding"
"So sad to hear about the passing, we will miss him dearly. Sending love to the Casey\'s."
"Casey family so , sorry for your loss my prayers are with you. My God help you through this tough time he Clarence was a good man may he RIP "
"My sympathy to Elise and all of the extended families. I had many wonderful conversations with Clarence and Elise in all my years at Fareway! What a special, kind soft spoken person Clarence was. He always had a smile on his face! Praying for all of you during this sad and difficult time."
"Barb and all the Caseys You have our deepest sympathies. My heart aches for anyone going through such loss at an even harder time in this world. Love you and God\'s blessings to you all. Kathie Ricke and Mike Foley"
"My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember his wonderful laugh. God speed, special man, God speed."
"Our deepest sympathy to you all Bob, Trish and Family! Prayers for you all! God bless you during this difficult time."
"Deepest sympathy! Thought and prayers are with you"
"My deepest sympathy to the family. May God wrap his loving arms around you and grant you comfort and strength during this difficult time in your lives. Love to all, Deb"
"Trish, Bob, and family, So sorry for your loss. You have my sincere condolences. Peace and God?s blessings to you and your family. "
"Deepest sympathy to the family on your loss. "
"Heartfelt prayers to the Casey families on your loss. Sincerely, Mark J. VonBank-Park Rapids,Minnesota-(formerly of Algona,Iowa.)"
"Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Will keep you all on our prayers. "