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As a private, first class for the Army, Bob saw action in Vietnam as a gunner, and was recognized for his honorable service with National Defense and Vietnam service medals. Bob didn't speak much about his time in Vietnam or the Army, but was proud to have served and was a member of the Patriot Guard.
After serving, Bob began his 40 year career with Bull Moose Tube Company as a truck driver, retiring in 2011. On March 2, 1974 he married Sharon Reid and settled in Gerald, Missouri where they lived for 27 years. A lifelong Harley Davidson motorcycle lover, Bob rode his many bikes, any chance he could.
He also enjoyed riding side by sides, tinkering in his shed, rebuilding cars, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Bob loved to tease and crack jokes, and had a tremendous sense of humor. His witty personality and laughter will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents and sibling, Betty Docksteiner and her husband Alan. In addition to his wife Sharon, he is survived by his sons Nathan Clemons and wife Jo Ellen of Marshfield, Missouri, Grant Clemons and wife Cheryl of Marshfield, Missouri, and daughter Bobbi Jo Striegel and husband Mark of Blue Springs, Missouri as well as seven grandchildren, Rileigh Clemons, Caleb Clemons, Amber Clemons, Calli Clemons, Ty Clemons, Brody Striegel and Ethan Striegel; one sister, Sue Johnson and husband Richard of Gerald, Missouri; two brothers, Tom Clemons and wife Pauline of Ellington, Missouri and Darryl Clemons and wife Stella of Owensville, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Wednesday May 1st from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, in Clinton Missouri with funeral services beginning at 11:30 a.m. A military honors and committal service will take place at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri, with Patriot Guard provided by Patriot Guard Riders of Mid-Missouri at 2 p.m. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project, which may be left in care of the funeral home.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents and sibling, Betty Docksteiner and her husband Alan. In addition to his wife Sharon, he is survived by his sons Nathan Clemons and wife Jo Ellen of Marshfield, Missouri, Grant Clemons and wife Cheryl of Marshfield, Missouri, and daughter Bobbi Jo Striegel and husband Mark of Blue Springs, Missouri as well as seven grandchildren, Rileigh Clemons, Caleb Clemons, Amber Clemons, Calli Clemons, Ty Clemons, Brody Striegel and Ethan Striegel; one sister, Sue Johnson and husband Richard of Gerald, Missouri; two brothers, Tom Clemons and wife Pauline of Ellington, Missouri and Darryl Clemons and wife Stella of Owensville, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Wednesday May 1st from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, in Clinton Missouri with funeral services beginning at 11:30 a.m. A military honors and committal service will take place at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri, with Patriot Guard provided by Patriot Guard Riders of Mid-Missouri at 2 p.m. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project, which may be left in care of the funeral home.
