Clark Leroy Burgin Obituary (1940

Clark L. Burgin, 78, of Oelwein, Iowa died at his home on Saturday evening, November 24, 2018 with his family by his side. Celebration of Life Visitation: 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein. Inurnment: Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, rural Hazleton, Iowa, at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com Clark Leroy Burgin was born on November 1, 1940 on the family farm near Strawberry Point, Iowa, the son of Carl & Lona (Wolf) Burgin. He graduated from Strawberry Point High School in the class of 1959. Clark was united in marriage to Martha Mae Probert on September 1, 1962 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Volga, Iowa. Clark worked at Donaldson Co. in Oelwein for 35 years and then at Big Rock Golf Course for 14 years. Clark was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein. He enjoyed golfing, cutting firewood, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and his dog, Skeeter. He had a very mechanical mind, he could fix anything. Clark was also very gifted in cooking, baking and grilling. Clark is survived by his Wife of 56 years: Martha Burgin of Oelwein; 3 Children: Elaine Friis (Roger) of Arlington, Joni Burgin of Oelwein & Mark Burgin of Oelwein; Grandchildren: Jordan Euans (Jamie), Jared Euans & Samantha Burgin (Jason); Great Grandson: Orion Grill; Brothers: Curtis Burgin (Carol) of Marion & Charles (Barb) Burgin of Volga; many special Nieces, Nephews, Sisters-In-Law & Brothers-In-Law. Clark was preceded in death by his parents, brother: Calvin and a brother in infancy.