Clifford W. Roost

Clifford W. Roost, 91, of South Sioux City passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at a local hospital.

Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home.  Visitation with the family present will be Wednesday, August 18, 2021 from 5-7 P.M. at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Clifford was born July 10, 1930 in Newcastle, NE, the son of Otto and Rose (Johns) Roost.  He married Nina Jewel on May 23, 1951 in Newcastle.  To this union, five children were born.  Nina passed away April 26, 2014 in Dakota City.  Clifford began working at a young age, helping on the Bud McCloughlin farm.  He then farmed on his own for 15 years, before working for Bahr Plumbing, the City of Dakota City, and IPB in maintenance.  Clifford also owned and operated his cement yard ornament business for many years.  He was a volunteer fireman for the Dakota City Fire Department for 24 years and a member of the Dakota City United Methodist Church.  Clifford was known for his story-telling abilities and as master of jokes.  He loved boating, bowling, fishing, playing horseshoes, and cheering on his beloved Nebraska Huskers. 

Survivors include his children:  Terry (Chong) Roost of Ione, CA, Pam (Dale) Buettner of Anthon, IA, David (Barbie) Roost of Onawa, IA, Debra Fulcher of Westminster, CO, and Lori (Cliff) Wendt of Lakeview, IA; 15 grandchildren; many great and great-great grandchildren; and two sisters:  Yvonne and Doris.

Clifford was preceded in death by his parents, wife Nina, six siblings, and a son-in-law Randy Fulcher.

The family would like to thank Wendy, Chemane and Barb at Regency Square for their special care of Dad.