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Brian Wooldridge posted a condolence
Thursday, August 25, 2016
I'm very sorry to read of Mr. Clayton's passing. He was one of my favorite teacher's in junior high. Being from my mom's hometown, I'll never forget when, in class, he pulled me aside to offer condolences for my great grandpa when he passed. Mr. Clayton was a great teacher and great person.
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Robert and Corliss Sackett posted a condolence
Thursday, August 18, 2016
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. I just checked emails and found out.
I pray the Lord be with you all in your time of sorrow.
May God remain with you both and surround you with His loving arms.
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Lynn (Mortenson) Hoff posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Mr. Clayton's family is in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Mr. Clayton was an example of a fine, dedicated life time teacher. He inspired many students during the 60's to be better citizens and to love history. He truly is a teacher angel now.
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Scott Zarley posted a condolence
Monday, August 15, 2016
To Ken and Kevin,
My prayers and thoughts are with you both. Your dad was special in ways that cannot always be measured. He had an impact to me and many that knew him.
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Joy Augspurger posted a condolence
Friday, August 12, 2016
I know Buster was my cousin but I always referred to him as my uncle. He gave the best hugs! I will say a prayer for you and the whole family. We have truly lost a treasure, but I am so thankful for having him in my life.
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Audy & Tammy Butters posted a condolence
Friday, August 12, 2016
Kevin & Suzanne,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time, we are so sorry for your loss.
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Karla R. Cook (Funk) posted a condolence
Thursday, August 11, 2016
I am sorry for your loss. I was both a student of Mrs. Clayton and Mr. Clayton. My sister, another student of Mr. Clayton, told me of his passing.
Karla R Cook (Funk)
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Ron Sackett posted a condolence
Thursday, August 11, 2016
My condolences to the family of Russell Clayton. May you always remember the good positive times and remember the positive lessons of life that he taught by word and example. May you carry on the positive legacy of Russell Clayton.
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Laura Meixner posted a condolence
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Thank you Mr. Clayton for spending your life caring about students and sharing your joy for history. You will always be one of my favorite teachers! Thank you for also bringing joy to my kids during Christmas when you would dress up like a certain jolly man from the North Pole. Your life made a difference! Thank you! You will be missed.
Laura Wiley Meixner (NHS Class of 94)
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LYLE LARUE posted a condolence
Thursday, August 11, 2016
I majored in history at the University of Iowa, class of 1996. Mr. Clayton was my 8th grade history teacher. He is credited as being a strong influence in the area of history, as to why it became my college major, second only to my dad. He made history come alive for us, bringing us artifacts to look at like replica dueling pistols. I liked how it was more than just reading the textbook and watching films. When I graduated from Newton High School he was sent a graduation announcement and arrived a day later and gave me a desk caddy that I still use, full of pens and pencils. Teachers like Mr. Clayton are rare, and I would like to think there are others he influenced besides me.
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Kelly Stubbe Phinney posted a condolence
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Such a wonderful man, I am saddened to hear of his passing!! He touched the lives of so many people!! Russ was a wonderful friend to our family in times of joy and sadness, I am sending prayers for your comfort and peace. God Bless!! Kelly
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Andrea Jensen posted a condolence
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Mr.Clayton was my junior high history teacher at BC Berg. I remember him as an outstanding teacher and an inspiration. I am sorry to hear of his passing and note that he has left behind a proud legacy.
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Lori (Crawford) Lukefahr posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Mr. Clayton was always one of my favorite teacher's. He was such a wonderful man! Have so many great memories of him. Will never forget any of his classes. He made history class so interesting. Learned so much from him! Everytime I saw him we always had a great conversation and a hug! Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He was truly a wonderful man and will be greatly missed.
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Amy Free posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Mr. Clayton was definitely one of my favorite teachers in junior high. I'll always remember the President's test we had at the end of the school year, I never studied so hard for a test!! Throughout the years seeing him out in the community, he always took time to speak with me. A wonderful man, he will be missed by his many, many students whose lives he touched over the years.
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Laura (Manderscheid) Freer posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
So sorry to hear the loss of Mr. Clayton. He was my 7th grade social studies teacher at Berg. His class started my love for history! He was a kind man to all!
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Jason Reynolds posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
The Reynolds family's hearts are saddened. Mr Clayton was one of my favorite teachers and a big reason for me becoming a teacher. our prayers are with his family.
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Patrick Blythe posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
To Kevin and Suzanne,
Mr. Clayton was one of my favorite teacher throughout junior high school at B.C. Berg. He made all of his classes interesting and fun to be in. His knowledge of many historical issues always held my interests. God bless the family.
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Toni Engellhardt posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
So sorry to hear about Russ. I just saw him at the Amana Colonies in june. He was very loving and kind person
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Sheryl Harford Bailey posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Mr. Clayton was a great teacher. So sad to hear of his passing. He taught so much to us about history, I went on to really enjoy History in College and used my knowledge to enjoy our country and Europe with my the things I learned. He instilled a great interest in History for me so I am very thankful for what I learned from him.
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Sherry Ross posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great and kind man. He was my social studies teacher, and my favorite teacher.
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Leland Groves posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
I was saddened to hear of Mr. Clayton's passing. I was an unremarkable and non memorable student of his in the 60's at Berg. Somehow he always remembered me and spoke to me by name every time he saw me. As a police officer I was involved in the Torch Run for Special Oympics since it's inception until my retirement, and I regularly saw Mr. Clayton at the run through Jasper County, either assisting with escorts for runners or hauling water in his truck to keep us cooland hydrated. He was very much a class act, and very likable gentleman. I spoke with him at Park Centre last week where we bumped into each other, with him again calling out to me by name. A fellow classmate of mine was within earshot, and after Russ left, we commented to each other on what a remarkably fine man he was. He will be missed.
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Stephanie Stubbe Machin posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Velda, Kevin, Ken and families.......I have so many fond memories growing up, too numerous to count. I am praying for peace and guidance for all of you during this time. God bless.
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Sharon (Keith) Browne posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
To the Clayton Family,
This kind, gentle, friendly and caring man was my all-time favorite teacher during my school days in Newton. He would always know me when our paths would cross whenever I was back for a visit. May your precious memories sustain you at this time and in the difficult days ahead. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May you be blessed with comfort and peace.
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Mara (Conrad) Ouverson posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Kevin and Ken, my prayer is that you are overwhelmed with the memories you have of your dad. So many were taught important life lessons by Russ Clayton. Thank you for sharing him with us.
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Sharon (Keith) Browne posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
To the Clayton Family.........
This kind, gentle, friendly, caring teacher was my all time favorite teacher during my school days in Newton. He always knew me when I would be back in Newton and see him wherever our paths crossed. May you precious memories sustain you at this time and in the difficult days ahead. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Mike Beaderstadt posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
One of the finest teachers I had, and I had many great teachers. He will be remembered with respect by all who knew him.
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Michele Froah posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
I really enjoyed Mr. Clayton as my social studies teacher at Berg Junior High. My deepest condolences and sincerest sympathy.
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Michelle Mackerman Savage posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Mr. Clayton was my favorite social studies teacher. Many times he'd take his time when I'd come down on study hall and help me. We'd always get into conversations about WWII or the Civil War, and he was soo interesting!! Always so knowledgeable. He will be so missed...
My condolences to his family.
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