Douglas’ Obituary Douglas Kent Severs, age 71, of Clarksville, Iowa was the son of Warren S. and Anna June (Pieper) Severs, born on January 29, 1948. He attended country school at Shady Dell No. 7 through 3rd grade, then attended and graduated salutatorian from Clarksville Community School in 1966.
He graduated from Iowa State University in 1970 with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and Agronomy. Douglas was united in marriage with Delores “Dee” I. Gritzner on December 29, 1969, at the First Baptist Church in Plainfield. To this union four children Ella, Laura, Aaron and Alina were born.
The family farmed north of Clarksville for over 40 years. Doug was a 4-H member and leader for over 25 years. He was active in his church, Farm Bureau, and served on the County GOP Central Committee and County Extension Council.
His main priorities in life were his love for the Lord, his family and dearly loved his country. He loved singing together with his family, especially hymns that give glory to His Savior Jesus Christ. Doug delighted in spending time outdoors with his family and friends, watching wildlife, hunting, canoeing, and fishing; and amazed them with his wealth of knowledge of nature.
He had contracted polio at age 4; and despite the physical limitations, he persevered with a determination and fortitude. He was known for his sense of humor, compassion for others and his courageous spirit. Doug impacted the lives of many and will be greatly missed.
Doug passed away and went home to be with His Savior on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly, Iowa, of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother William (Bill). Doug is survived by his wife of 49 years, Dee; three daughters, Ella Severs and Laura Severs, both of Clarksville, and Alina (Dustin) Waggoner of Grimes; one son, Aaron (Kelly) Severs of New Hampton; seven grandchildren, Susanna, Ethan, Naomi, Nathanael, and Joanna Severs, Tara and Charlotte Waggoner; a sister-in-law, Mary (Herb) Freese of North Liberty; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Allison Bible Church, Allison, Iowa, with burial in the Lynwood Cemetery in Clarksville. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville, (319)278-4245, and one hour before services at the church. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.
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