In Loving Memory
Clifford N. Harris
March 27, 1937 - June 18, 2019

VISITATION
Friday, June 21, 2019
4:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Zion Lutheran Church
Ruthven, Iowa

SERVICE
Saturday, June 22, 2019
2:00 P.M.
Zion Lutheran Church
Ruthven, Iowa

INTERMENT
Evergreen Cemetery
Emmetsburg, Iowa

Clifford Nelson Harris, son of Bud Hilton and Bessie (Derrickson) Harris, was born March 27, 1937 in Graettinger, Iowa. He received his education in the Graettinger school system. At the age of seventeen, on February 8, 1955, Cliff enlisted in the United States Navy, serving for three years.

On June 23, 1956, Cliff was united in marriage to Eileen Sloniker in Jackson, Minnesota. To this union five children were born. After being honorably discharged from the Navy, Cliff worked as a farm hand in the area. He then became a welder at Scranton Manufacturing in Scranton, Iowa. Cliff and Eileen returned to Palo Alto County where he was employed at John Morrell for ten years. In 1977, Cliff started Harris Sanitation in Graettinger, and continued at this job until his retirement.

Cliff was very active in his community serving on the Graettinger Fire Department and the City Council. He was a past member of the United Methodist Church in Graettinger.

Cliff and Eileen enjoyed attending dances in the area. They also loved to take their family fishing at Lost Island and High Lake and spend time at their cabin. Cliff played golf in Graettinger and Ruthven for many years and found a lot of enjoyment in taking his tractors on area tractor rides.

Cliff passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the Ruthven Community Care Center at the age of 82. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Bessie Harris; his wife, Eileen; a son, Rusty Harris; a grandson, Kyle Harris; a brother, Bob Harris; and two sisters, Margaret Hall and Ruby Olson.

He is survived by his children, Gary and Ann Harris of Graettinger, Iowa, Denny and Lisa Harris of Graettinger, Iowa, Don and Cheryl Harris of Graettinger, Iowa and Taletha and Kevin Schumacher of Algona, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Ann Harris of Ruthven, Iowa; twelve grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; brother, Richard Harris of Sibley, Iowa; a sister, Eva Lowman of Emmetsburg, Iowa; very dear friend, Phyllis Peterson of Ruthven, Iowa; nieces and nephews; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home