Paul Clement
October 5, 1923 ~ March 29, 2010
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Faulkton with Father Joji Itukulapati and Father Thomas Clement officiating. Burial followed in the St. Thomas Cemetery, Faulkton. Visitation was held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 5, 2010 at the funeral home with a 7:00 p.m. wake service at the church.
Paul Joseph was born October 5, 1923 to Hubert John and Elizabeth Mary (Klausing) Clement in Grover Hill, Ohio. He attended parochial school in Polo for eight years of grade school and one semester of high school. Not many children attended high school, as they were needed on the family farm. Paul milked 14 to 16 cows by hand, fed cattle, and cared for the work horses. He also worked as a hired man for the neighbors, Philip Schwartz and Leonard and Clarence Naber.
On April 21, 1947, Paul married Clara Brown at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Miller. Following their marriage, they farmed in Hand County. In 1958, they purchased a farm in Faulk County.
Paul was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. He also served on many boards including the school board, HSC board, minute man FEM, and township board. Because of his love for horses, he helped start the Faulk County Saddle Club. Since being a small boy, he had been interested in horses. In his youth, he participated in rodeos as a bareback rider. He got a standing ovation when he rode his bucking horse at a rodeo in Huron. Later in life, he participated in calf roping, team roping, and Old Timers’ breakaway. In 1985, he was the Old Timers’ Rodeo Champion at Dupree, S.D. Due to health problems, he had to give up being a rodeo contestant and become a spectator. Paul enjoyed watching his grandchildren compete in rodeos.
Paul’s health was deteriorating and he moved to Avera Mother Joseph Manor prior to his death.
Grateful for having shared his life are his seven sons: Roger Clement of Watertown, SD, Mike (Margie) Clement of Rio Rico, AZ, Bob (Tina) Clement of Ridgeview, SD, Steve (Jamie) Clement of Pawhuska, OK, Randy (Cindy) Clement of LaSalle, CO, Greg Clement of Greeley, CO and Doug (Glenna) Clement of Faulkton, SD; three daughters: Marilyn (Jeff) Anderson of Mobridge, SD, Carol (Harry) Day of Lander, WY and Lynette (Doug) Heinz of Ipswich, SD; 24 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; one brother, Hubert Clement of Miller, SD; one sister, Lenore Venjohn of Miller; three sister-in-laws: Eileen and Betty Clement of Miller, SD and Dolores Clement of Orient, SD.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Clara; one sister, Valeta Hardes; five brothers: Bernard, Richard, Ernest, John and Louis Clement; and daughter-in-law, Bettye Clement.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Paul's arrangements.
CELEBRANT
Father Joji Itukulapati
CONCELEBRANT
Father Thomas Clement
CASKETBEARERS
Brenda Biberdorf
Matthew Clement
Kevin Clement
Tye Day
Cody Clement
Ryan Clement
Landon Clement
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS
All Paul's Family & Friends
SDRA Roping Buddies
ALTER SERVERS
Lane Melius
Katie Redden
USHERS
Rebecca Quamme
Jeff Clement
Brett Day
Crystal Themm
PLACING OF THE PALL
Roger Clement
Mike Clement
Bob Clement
Steve Clement
Randy Clement
Greg Clement
Doug Clement
OFFERTORY
Marilyn Anderson
Carol Day
Lynette Heinz
LECTORS
Jeff Anderson
Kevin Clement
ORGANIST
Linda Bartholomew
MUSICIANS
St. Thomas Choir
MUSIC SELECTIONS
"Amazing Grace"
"You Are Mine"
"On Eagle's Wings"
"Song of Farewell"
"How Great Thou Art"
INTERMENT
St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery
Faulkton, South Dakota
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I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad is now with the love of his life beautiful Clara. You all will remain in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord shower you with peace and comfort.
Lynette & family-
Thinking of you at this time of sorrow. Take care.
Our thoughts are with you. Blessings to the family.
Thinking of all of you during this time. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Just heard the sorrowful news of Paul’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences and know you and your family are always in our thoughts and prayers.
Tim & Wynn and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with Paul’s family.
It’s been a few years since I have seen and talked to Paul. We used to team rope together years ago at all the ropin’s that we both attended. I always considered Paul as a fine gentleman and a Good Friend.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate Paul’s life and passing. We have fond memories of visiting with Paul during Clement family reunions. Many you take comfort in knowing that Paul and Clara are watching over you. You are in our prayers…Jim and Dianne Clement Gropper
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
I am so sorry, to hear about Uncle Paul, I suppose alot of you don’t remember me, but I am Valetta’s and X Hardes daughter. I remember as a small child, being out at your place and Uncle Paul, teaching me how to ride horses, which in turn, started me on my journey, of loving horses and owning many over the years.
I have no excuse for not being in contact with any of the family, over the past several years, except for Aunt Lanore, please accept, my deepest sympathy and may God’s grace and his strenght, help you at this time. Deb
PS. I would truly love to hear from any of you, if you so wish.
Deborah Pope PO BOX 247 WHITE LAKE S DAK 57383 605-680-9298
I would like to send memorial on to the family. Thankyou
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So sorry to hear about your dad, Lynette. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Just found out about Uncle Paul’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May you find comfort in your loving memories. Some of my fondest memories was attending the Faulkton rodeo to watch Uncle Paul team roping or spending Thanksgiving with the family