Clara L. Block Hawleyof Ft. Pierre, South Dakota, formerly of Midland, South Dakota, died on Monday, November 25, 1996
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Clara L. Jeitz was born December 3, 1902, the daughter of John and Rosa (Hecker) Jeitz near Staunton, Illinois. At the age of seven, she moved with her family to a homestead east of Capa, South Dakota. She grew up on the homestead and received her education in the Capa school.
Clara was united in marriage to Fred Block on December 22, 1920, at Capa, South Dakota.
They made their home on a farm six miles south of Capa, which they operated until her husband's death on April 7, 1947. She and her son, Dick, continued to operate the farm until 1951 when Clara moved to Ft. Pierre, South Dakota.
She married Wayne Hawley on November 19, 1952, at Ft. Pierre. They made their home in Ft. Pierre where they operated the Ft. Pierre Dry Cleaners until their retirement in the mid-1970s.
Wayne preceded her in death on October 12, 1980. Clara moved into Pierre where she resided until January 9, 1996, when she moved into the Philip Nursing Home, where she has since resided.
Clara was baptized in the Lutheran faith. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #143 of Midland, South Dakota, and the Royal Neighbors of America.
Grateful for having shared her life are her son, Dick Block and his wife, Betty, of Midland; two daughters, Dolly Blucher and her husband, Lennard, of Midland, and Rose Marie Peterson and her husband, Edward, of Rapid City, South Dakota; 11 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; three step-children; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her first husband, Fred Block, and her second husband, Wayne Hawley, she was preceded in death by one great-grandson, Scotty Peterson, and her parents.
A memorial is established.
Services
Friday, November 29, 1996
2:00 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Midland, South Dakota
Officiating
Pastor Dave Zellmer
Music
Marlis Doud - Organist
Marilyn Millage - Organist
Haakon County Crooners - Vocalists
Ushers
Theron Koehler - Dave Calhoon
Active Pallbearers
Dean Block - Brad Block
Gary Block - Mark Peterson
Rick Doud - Bill Van Drunen
Honorary Pallbearers
All relatives and friends in attendance
Interment
Midland Cemetery
Midland, South Dakota
Services
Friday, November 29, 1996
2:00 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church in Midland