Dale N. Clemens, age 85, of Sheboygan Falls, went home to be with his Lord on August 26, 2020. Dale
was born December 12, 1934 in the Town of Sheboygan Falls, the son of Norman and Adelia (Berth)
Clemens. He attended Millersville and Cleveland elementary school, and graduated from Plymouth
High School, class of 1954. While in school he belonged to the Future Farmers of America.
Dale married the love of his life and classmate, Joyce Meyer, on October 16, 1954, at St. Luke’s Lutheran
Church, Sheboygan Falls. They were happily married for 65 years, operating the family farm, side-by-
side. Dale was a baptized and confirmed member of Saron UCC Church where he served as a Deacon,
Elder and Youth Advisor. Later he became a member of the First Reformed Church in Sheboygan Falls
and belonged to the Keenagers group.
Dale was a past member of the Johnsonville Fire Department, and leader of the Johnsonville 4H Club.
He served on Sheboygan County Holstein Breeders Association, past board member of the Sheboygan
County Farm Bureau, County Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service Committee – 6 of his 9
years as the chairman. Dale served on the local Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA) for 12 years
and 9 years on the State DHIA Policy Committee and 5 years on the Hearing Panel. Dale was a member
of Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Washington County Pork Producers as director and treasurer for 17 years. Dale
and Joyce opened their farm to host the Sheboygan County Breakfast on the Farm and the Sheboygan
County Twilight Meeting. During his youth, Dale was an active participant at the Sheboygan County Fair,
showing hogs and later, along with his children, he showed poultry. Dale enjoyed his antiques and
International Harvester (IH) toy tractors.
Dale was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. In addition to his
wife, Dale is survived by: Three children: Warren (Patti) Clemens, Charles (Pam) Clemens and Sandra
(David) Herwig; Eight grandchildren: Benjamin (Katie) Clemens, Samuel (Natalie) Clemens, Paul Clemens
(fiancée: Hannah Ives), Carrie (Dave) Behr, Elizabeth Clemens, Britney (Chase) DeVrou, Alyssa Herwig
and Anika Herwig; Twelve great-grandchildren: Ty, Lane and Trig Clemens, Makenzie and Rilynn
Clemens, Josiah, Olivia, Jude, and Emerie Behr, and Beau, Jack, and Reagan DeVrou; Brothers-in-law and
Sisters-in-law: Allen (Janet) Raeder and Gerald (Marilyn) Meyer; as well as many nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his in-laws: Arthur and Lona Meyer.
With all his heart he loved his wife and family they created. Family togetherness gave Dale the greatest
joy and peace.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday (August 31, 2020) at 7:00 P.M. at First Reformed Church in
Sheboygan Falls. Rev. Brad Veenendaal, Pastor of the Church, will officiate.
Visitation will take place at CHURCH on Monday (Aug. 31) from 4:00 P.M. until the time of services.
Proper recommendations of the CDC will be practiced.
Burial will be on Tuesday (Sept. 1) at 11:00 A.M. at the Saron U.C.C. Cemetery in Johnsonville.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Dale’s name.
The Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services is serving the family. For online condolences,
Please visit www.suchonfh.com.
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