Lawrence Clemens & Pearl Herrick

FAMILY LINE AND HISTORY

Lawrence Matthew Clemens
10th of 11 children of Mathew Sylvester “Matt” Clemens & Barbara Nigon
Born: Jul 28, 1912, Cascade Township, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Died: Sep 1, 1978 (age 66), Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota; prostate cancer
Buried: Sep 5, 1978, Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Occupation: Farmer, also worked for General Farm Supply
Married: Jul 15, 1942, Pearl Louise Herrick, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Four children: Ruth Ann Clemens, Darlene Mary Clemens, Thomas Lawrence “T.C.” Clemens, Richard Matthew Clemens

Pearl Louise Herrick
3rd of 7 children of Earl Elmer Herrick & Myrtle Mathilda Busher
Born: Jul 29, 1919, Dover, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Died: Aug 26, 1991 (age 72), Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota; pancreatic cancer
Buried: Aug 29, 1991, Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Occupation: Worked in the laundry at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester
Married: Jul 15, 1942, Lawrence Matthew Clemens, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Avocation: Ballroom dancer
Four children: Ruth Ann Clemens, Darlene Mary Clemens, Thomas Lawrence “T.C.” Clemens, Richard Matthew Clemens

1. Ruth Ann Clemens
1st of 4 children of Lawrence Matthew Clemens & Pearl Louise Herrick
Born: Jul 16, 1943, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Living
Married (1): Sep 14, 1963, Gary Harold Christopherson, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Divorced
No children
Married (2): May 27, 1977, Robert Duane Baier, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Divorced
No children

2. Darlene Mary Clemens
2nd of 4 children of Lawrence Matthew Clemens & Pearl Louise Herrick
Born: Oct 10, 1949, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Died: Aug 20, 2019 (age 69), Austin, Mower Co., Minnesota; cancer (brain, lung, lymph node)
Buried: Body donated to the Mayo Clinic Anatomical Bequest Program
Occupation: Cedar Valley as a support service manager (30+ years)
Married (1): May 31, 1969, James Emil Haukom, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Three children: Michael James Haukom, Heather Ann Haukom, Kelly Jo Haukom 

3. Thomas Lawrence “T.C.” Clemens
3rd of 4 children of Lawrence Matthew Clemens & Pearl Louise Herrick
Born: Oct 26, 1951, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Died: Jul 5, 2009 (age 57), Payson, Gila Co., Arizona; prostate and throat cancer
Buried: Body donated to Medical Science of Arizona
Occupation: Construction worker, truck driver
Married: Jun 19, 1976, Elaine Mary Jensen, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Divorced: Mar 8, 1979, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
One child: Cori Lee Clemens

4. Richard Matthew Clemens
4th of 4 children of Lawrence Matthew Clemens & Pearl Louise Herrick
Born: Mar 24, 1953, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Living
Married (1): Kimberly Kay “Kim” Peterson 
Three children: Brandon Richard Clemens, Dustan Clemens, Paul Matthew Clemens
Married (2): unknown

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Eleven children of Mathew Sylvester “Matt” Clemens & Barbara Nigon

00. (stillborn twins, female and male)
1898–1898
1. Mary Ann Clemens
1899–1994
2. Elizabeth Barbara Clemens
1900–1996
3. Amelia Rose “Mele” Clemens
1902–1972
4. Dorothy Helen Clemens
1903–1903 (died at 4 months)
5. Aloysius Michael “Louie” Clemens
1904–1929
6. Carl John Clemens
1905–1986
7. Cecelia Helen Clemens (Sister Ann Clemens)
1908–2003
8. Agnes Catherine Clemens
1909–2005
9. Anna Frances Clemens
1911–1995
10. Lawrence Matthew Clemens
1912–1978
11. Joseph William “Joe” Clemens
1914–2010

Seven children of Earl Edward Herrick & Myrtle Mathilda Busher
1. Bertha Esther Herrick
1915–1916
2. Lillian Myrtle Herrick
1917–2007
3. Pearl Louise Herrick
1919–1991
4. Donald Earl Herrick
1921–2005
5. Merton Elmer Herrick
1923–2002
6. Margie Marie Herrick (twin)
1925–2005
7. Marie Margie Herrick (twin)
1925–2009

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Timeline and Records

Spellings and information in the census and other records
are retained as in the original documents.
(italicized clarifications or corrections are in parentheses)

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Apr 19, 1898: Marriage of Mathew Sylvester “Matt” Clemens & Barbara Nigon, the parents of Lawrence Matthew Clemens, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota

Eleven children: Mary Ann Clemens, Elizabeth Barbara Clemens, Amelia Rose Clemens, Dorothy Clemens, Aloysius Michael Clemens, Carl John Clemens, Cecelia Helen “Sister Ann” Clemens, Agnes Catherine Clemens, Anna Frances Clemens, Lawrence Matthew Clemens, Joseph William Clemens

Jul 28, 1912: Birth of Lawrence Matthew Clemens, 10th of 11 children of Mathew Sylvester “Matt” Clemens & Barbara Nigon, on the family farm in Cascade Township, Olmsted Co., Minnesota

Fall of 1912: Clemens’ farm in Cascade Township, Minnesota:

Amelia, Aunt Anne Nigon (Grandma’s younger sister)
Aloysius, Carl
Matt S. Clemens (Father), Elizabeth, Mary
Mathew Clemens, Sr. (GrandDad), (no Joe), Agnes, Cecelia, Anna,
baby Lawrence, Barbara Clemens (Mother), Mary (Reiland) Clemens (Grandmother)

(Note: Joe, incorrectly named, was not yet born)

Nov 24, 1912; Marriage Earl Elmer Herrick & Myrtle Mathilda Busher, parents of Pearl Louise Herrick, in Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Seven children: Bertha Esther Herrick, Lillian Myrtle Herrick, Pearl Louise Herrick, Donald Earl Herrick, Merton Elmer Herrick, Margie Marie Herrick (twin), Marie Margie Herrick (twin)

abt 1914: Clemens siblings:
l-r: Carl, Anna, Agnes, Amelia, Lawrence (youngest boy in front), Aloysius, Cecelia

abt 1916: Clemens siblings: standing: Agnes Clemens, Anna Clemens, Cecelia Clemens; kneeling: Frances Nigon (older cousin), Amelia Clemens; in front: Lawrence Clemens, Joe Clemens with cat

abt 1917: Clemens brothers: Lawrence, Aloysius (Louie), Carl, and Joe:

Jul 29, 1919: Birth of Pearl Louise Herrick, 3rd of 7 children of Earl Elmer Herrick & Myrtle Mathilda Busher and the future wife of Lawrence Matthew Clemens, in Dover, Olmsted Co., Minnesota

Jan 12, 1920: U.S. Federal Census, Cascade, Olmsted Co., Minnesota:
Clemens, Mathew S: head, male, white, owns, age 45, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Germany, farmer, general farming
Barbara: wife, female, white, age 46, born Germany, father born Germany, mother born Germany, year immigrated 1881, year naturalized 1890
Mary A: daughter, female, white, age 20, born Minnesota, father born Minnesota, mother born Germany
Elizabeth Z: daughter, female, white, age 19, born Minnesota, father born Minnesota, mother born Germany (Elizabeth A.)
Amelia R: daughter, female, white, age 18, born Minnesota, father born Minnesota, mother born Germany
Aloysius M: son, white, age 15, born Minnesota, father born Minnesota, mother born Germany
Charles J: son, male, white, age 14, born Minnesota, father born Minnesota, mother born Germany (note: Carl stated he was not named Charles nor ever went by that name)
Celia H: daughter, female, white, age 12, born Minnesota, father born Minnesota, mother born Germany (Cecelia)
Agnes C: daughter, female, white, age 10, born Minnesota, father born Minnesota, mother born Germany (Agnes)
Laurence M: son, male, white, age 7, born Minnesota, father born Minnesota, mother born Germany (Lawrence Matthew Clemens)
Joseph W: son, male, white, age 5, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Germany
Note: Anna Frances Clemens (age 9), born Jan 9, 1911, does not appear in this census record

Apr 28, 1923: Silver (25th) Wedding Anniversary of Mathew Sylvester “Matt” Clemens & Barbara Nigon, the parents of Lawrence Matthew Clemens

Apr 28, 1923: Mathew & Barbara Clemens family: Amelia, Lawrence, Barbara (mother), Mary, Agnes, Aloysius, Cecelia, Joe (young boy in front), Mathew (father), Elizabeth, Anna, and Carl

Apr 28, 1923: Clemens and Nigon cousins on the family farm outside of Rochester:

Slightly different photo with all present identified:

Apr 16, 1930: U.S. Federal Census, Cascade, Olmsted Co., Minnesota:
Name Mathew S Clemens (Mathew Sylvester Clemens)
Birth Year abt 1874
Gender Male
Race White
Age in 1930 56
Birthplace Minnesota
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Head
Home in 1930 Cascade, Olmsted, Minnesota
Home Owned or Rented Owned
Radio Set Yes
Lives on Farm Yes
Age at First Marriage 24
Attended School No
Able to Read and Write Yes
Father’s Birthplace Luxembourg
Mother’s Birthplace Luxembourg
Able to Speak English Yes
Occupation Farmer
Industry General Farm
Class of Worker Working on own account
Employment Yes
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Mathew S Clemens Age 56, Head, Married 24 years, born Minnesota, father born Luxemburg, mother born Luxemburg, farmer on general farm
Barbara Clemens Age 56, Wife, Married 24 years, born Germany, father born Germany, mother born Germany, immigrated 1881
Agnes C Clemens Age 20, Daughter, born Minnesota, father born Minnesota, mother born Germany
Anna F Clemens Age 19, Daughter, born Minnesota, father born Minnesota, mother born Germany
Laurence M Clemens Age 17, Son, born Minnesota, father born Minnesota, mother born Germany, farm laborer on general farm (Lawrence Matthew Clemens)
Joseph W Clemens Age 15, Son, born Minnesota, father born Minnesota, mother born Germany

AS I WAS TOLD:
Early 1930s: Lawrence Matthew Clemens joined his older brother, Carl, in California, where there was work and better weather. Employed by Frederickson & Watson Construction Company, they travelled from job to job and roomed in boarding houses wherever the work took them. In August of 1932, the brothers came to Colusa to work on the construction of the new weir, a 1,500-foot concrete dam being built to regulate the flow of the Sacramento River. 

They became Sunday morning regulars at the Golden Eagle Cafe. The brothers missed their family and home-cooked food. They liked coming to the café and liked the proprietor, Mrs. Nellie Chatfield. She reminded them of their mother; she, too, believed in God, hard work, and common sense. They respected that in a woman. In return, Mrs. Chatfield admired the men, especially Carl. He was Catholic, dependable, upright, a worker, quiet and kind, and he didn’t smoke or drink. This man was a good prospect for her youngest daughter, Noreen, who, being the youngest in the family, went by “Babe”.

Comfortable around Mrs. Chatfield, Carl talked to her about the heat and the bugs, discussed the differences between hay and rice farming, and went on about Longhorns and Herefords and Leghorns and Rhode Island Reds. They could talk about almost anything. It was her daughter he was tongue-tied around. His sweaty palms refused to come out of his pockets when Babe was near, his long legs stayed wrapped and glued to the swivel chair post, his large feet locking him on.

Lawrence was the talker of the two lanky men, and he and Babe bantered back and forth, laughing and telling stories. Carl said little when Babe was nearby; he may have been twenty-six and seven years older than Lawrence, but he still had the innocence of a farm boy. Sixteen-year-old Babe always waited for the two of them to come in before making her entrance down the stairs. She sat at a nearby table while her mother cooked her a rare steak. Lawrence sat at the counter, eyeing her. She was fast-talking and quick-witted, quick to flirt, and quick to laugh. 

Lawrence thought she was spoiled, getting up late and being waited on hand and foot by her mother, but he was drawn to her. She was not like the Catholic girls back home, not like most girls he knew. She seemed older and bolder, quick and outspoken. But Lawrence didn’t interest her—Carl did—Carl, who didn’t say a word to her, who could hardly look her in the eye, who could only bow his head and lower his lashes and twiddle his thumbs. Babe wasn’t used to being ignored. She set her sights on this good-looking, tall, brawny Minnesota farmer, determined to have him. She went after Carl like a western cattle queen and lassoed him like a rodeo calf. He never even felt the branding. Too shy to make a move on his own, he was roped and tied before he hit the ground.

Lawrence did everything he could to talk his brother out of it. “This girl is not going to be good for you,” he warned. “She’s not the kind of girl to marry. She’ll only cause you heartache and trouble.” Carl turned a deaf ear. And so, on February 3, 1933, within six months of meeting one another in the Golden Eagle Cafe, in an early morning Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes, with his his brother as his best man, my father married my mother. As it turned out, Lawrence wasn’t jealous. He was right.

Feb 3, 1933: Affidavit of Marriage License for Carl John Clemens & Noreen “Babe” Chatfield:

Note: Noreen “Babe” was 17 at the time of their marriage, not 18, as stated on the license

1937: Lawrence Matthew Clemens

1936-37: Minnesota: truck of Lawrence Clemens, 1936-37 Diamond T, Model 80

What that Diamond T could look like today! Thank you to Steven E. Smith, my truck/auto sleuth.

A History of the Diamond T Truck
The Diamond T was a light-duty big-truck field, what many called the “Cadillac of trucks.” Diamond Ts, no matter the size, were never short on style or class. Flowing fender lines, aggressive grilles, rakish cabs-there was simply no way to mistake a heavy hauler from the Chicago company founded by C.A. Tilt. “A truck doesn’t have to be homely,” he reportedly said more than once. Diamond T’s best year was 1936, when new truck registrations reached 8,750. Roughly a quarter-million Diamond T trucks were built over the company’s storied 56-year history.
Source: Diamond T Classics: “The Cadillac of Trucks” website

Nov 8, 1937: Death of Barbara (Nigon) Clemens (age 64), 1st of 13 children of Nicholas Nigon & Barbara Leinen, wife of Mathew Sylvester Clemens, and the mother of Lawrence Matthew Clemens, in Pepin Township, Wabasha Co., Minnesota; of a stroke

Nov 8, 1937: Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota (pg 5):

Nov 1937: Burial of Barbara (Nigon) Clemens at Calvary Cemetery in Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota; CC 30 13

1940: U.S. Census: Lawrence Matthew Clemens not found in census records

Oct 16, 1940: WWII Draft Card:
Name Lawrence Matthew Clemens
Gender Male
Race White
Age 28
Relationship to Draftee Self (Head)
Birth Date 28 Jul 1912
Birth Place Olmsted, Minnesota
Residence Place Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota
Registration Date 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota
Employer Farmer
Height 6
Weight 182
Complexion Light
Hair Color Brown
Eye Color Blue
Next of Kin Matthew S Clemens
Household members
Name Relationship
Lawrence Matthew Clemens Self (Head)
Matthew S Clemens Father

Jul 15, 1942: Marriage of Pearl Louise Herrick & Lawrence Matthew Clemens, 10th of 11 children of Mathew Sylvester “Matt” Clemens & Barbara Nigon, in Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Four children: Ruth Ann Clemens, Darlene Mary Clemens, Thomas Lawrence “T.C.” Clemens, Richard Matthew “Rick” Clemens

Agnes (Clemens) Hauser (sister of Lawrence), Pearl & Lawrence:

Jul 15, 1942: Minnesota Marriage Index:
Name Lawrence M Clemens
Marriage Date 15 Jul 1942
Marriage Place Olmsted, Minnesota
Spouse Pearl L Herrick
Certificate Number 4463 (B06241aa.a1f)
URL https://moms.mn.gov/

AS I WAS TOLD: At age 30, Lawrence, who worked hard at farming, married Pearl, who labored in the laundry at St. Mary’s. On Saturday nights, they danced into each other’s hearts to the live bands at the Pla-Mor Ballroom in Rochester. After Ma died, they lived on the family farm for many years. Along with Agnes (Clemens) & Bill Hauser and their three kids, and Joe, the youngest Clemens of Matt Sr., and Barbara, they too took care of their father and ran the place. Lawrence had a big John Deere to haul hay, and one day made the mistake of putting Agnes and Bill’s son in the driver’s seat. Dick, who was 12, could barely reach the clutch nor quite strong enough to operate it, drove the tractor across the field and into the barn. Lawrence caught hell from his sister for putting her son in that dangerous position.

Richard “Dick” Hauser:

Pearl Louise (Herrick) Clemens, working in the laundry at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester:

Jul 16, 1943: Birth of Ruth Ann Clemens, 1st of 4 children of Lawrence Matthew Clemens & Pearl Louise Herrick, in Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota

Jul 16, 1943: Minnesota Birth Index:
Name Ruth Ann Clemens
Birth Date 16 Jul 1943
Birth Place Olmsted, Minnesota
Birth Registration Date 1943
Father Lawrence M. Clemens
Mother Pearl Clemens
File Number 1943-Mn-029844

Mar 30, 1947: Death of Mathew Sylvester “Matt” Clemens (age 73), 7th of 7 living children of Mathias/Mathew Clemens & Anna Mary Reiland, husband of Barbara Nigon, and the father of Lawrence Matthew Clemens, at the Colonial Hospital in downtown Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota. He died during surgery; suffered from bronchopneumonia and throat cancer

Mar 31, 1947: Post-Bulletin, Rochester Olmsted Co., Minnesota (pg 6):

Apr 2, 1947: Burial of Mathew Sylvester “Matt” Clemens at Calvary Cemetery in Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota; Section CC 30 14

Oct 10, 1949: Birth of Darlene Mary Clemens, 2nd of 4 children of Lawrence Matthew Clemens & Pearl Louise Herrick, in Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota

Oct 10, 1949: Minnesota Birth Index:
Name Darlene Mary Clemens
Birth Date 10 Oct 1949
Birth Place Olmsted, Minnesota
Birth Registration Date 1949
Father Lawrence M. Clemens
Mother Pearl Clemens
File Number 1949-Mn-040765

Apr 1, 1950: U.S. Federal Census, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota:
Name Lawrence Clemens
Age 37
Birth Date abt 1913
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Place Minnesota
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Head
Home in 1950 Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota
Street Name Starting 6 Miles South on Co Road P South of Rochester
House Number 1/4 Mils E
Farm Yes
Occupation Farmer
Industry Farm
Occupation Category Wk
Hours Worked 40
Worker Class Own Business
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Lawrence Clemens Age 37, Head, Married, born Minnesota, Farming on Farm
Pearl Clemens Age 30, Wife, Married, born Minnesota 
Ruth Ann Clemens Age 6, Daughter, born Minnesota 
Darlene Clemens born Oct, Daughter, born Minnesota 

Lawrence & Pearl’s farm just outside of Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota:

Oct 26, 1951: Birth of Thomas Lawrence Clemens, 3rd of 4 children of Lawrence Matthew Clemens & Pearl Louise Herrick, in Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota

Oct 26, 1951: Minnesota Birth Index:
Name Thomas Lawrence Clemens
Birth Date 26 Oct 1951
Birth Place Olmsted, Minnesota
Birth Registration Date 1951
Father Lawrence M. Clemens
Mother Pearl Louise Clemens
File Number 1951-Mn-034881

Mar 24, 1953: Birth of Richard Matthew “Rick” Clemens, 4th of 4 children of Lawrence Matthew Clemens & Pearl Louise Herrick, in Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota

Mar 24, 1953: Minnesota Birth Index:
Name Richard Matthews Clemens (Richard Matthew Clemens)
Birth Date 24 Mar 1953
Birth Place Olmsted, Minnesota
Birth Registration Date 1953
Father Lawrence M. Clemens
Mother Pearl L. Clemens
File Number 1953-Mn-008198

Dec 10, 1955: Death of Earl Elmer Herrick (age 65), father of Pearl Louise (Herrick) Clemens, in Oronoco Township, Olmsted Co., Minnesota

Dec 10, 1955: Minnesota Death Index:
Name Earl E Herrick
Death Age 65
Record Type Death
Birth Date 18 Jan 1890
Death Date 10 Dec 1955
Death Place Olmsted, Minnesota
Death Registration Date 1955
Mother’s Maiden Name Besau
Certificate Number 010714
Record Number 1291187

Dec 12, 1955: Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota (pg 12):

Dec 13, 1955: Burial of Earl Elmer Herrick at Evergreen Cemetery in Dover, Olmsted Co., Minnesota; Section 4 2

Minnesota Cemetery Inscription Index:
Township Dover
County Olmsted
Name Earl Herrick
Birth Date 1890
Death Date 1955
Cemetery Evergreen
Comments SP. MYRTLE M. (Spouse, Myrtle M.)
Section 4 2

Dec 13, 1955: The Winona Daily News, Winona, Winona Co., Minnesota (pg 14):

May 7, 1966: Death of Myrtle Mathilda (Busher) Herrick (age 77), mother of Pearl Louise (Herrick) Clemens, in Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota; heart condition

May 7, 1966: Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota (pg 27):

Note: Records reflect that Myrtle (Busher) Herrick was born Oct 23, 1890, and was age 75 at death

May 1966: Burial of Myrtle Mathilda (Busher) Herrick at Evergreen Cemetery in Dover, Olmsted Co., Minnesota; Section 4 2

Minnesota Cemetery Inscription:
Township Dover
County Olmsted
Name Myrtle M. Herrick
Birth Date 1890
Death Date 1966
Cemetery Evergreen
Comments SP. EARL. (Spouse, Earl Herrick)
Section 4 2

1976: Clemens siblings & spouses gathered in Minnesota: Marie (McCartney) Clemens, Elizabeth Clemens, Carl Clemens, Mary (Clemens) Wallerich, Lawrence & Pearl Clemens, Anna (Clemens) Walsh, Betty (McGeary) Clemens, Sister Ann Clemens, Joe Clemens

1976: Clemens siblings, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota:
Siblings: Elizabeth Clemens, Carl Clemens, Mary (Clemens) Wallerich, Sister Ann Clemens, Lawrence Clemens, Anna (Clemens) Walsh, Joe Clemens

Sep 1, 1978: Death of Lawrence Matthew Clemens (age 66), 10th of 11 children of Mathew Sylvester “Matt” Clemens & Barbara Nigon and husband of Pearl Louis Herrick, in Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota; prostate cancer

Sep 1, 1978: Minnesota Death Index:
Name Lawrence M Clemens
Death Age 66
Record Type Death
Birth Date 28 Jul 1912
Death Date 1 Sep 1978
Death Place Olmsted, Minnesota
Death Registration Date 1978
Mother’s Maiden Name Nigon
Certificate Number 023268
Record Number 1956777

Sep 1, 1978: Social Security Death Index:
Name Lawrence Clemens
Birth Date 28 Jul 1912
Issue year 1952-1953
Issue State Minnesota
Last Residence 55901, Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota
Last Benefit 55901, Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota
Death Date Sep 1978

Sep 2, 1978: Post-Bulletin, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota (og 24):

Sep 5, 1978: Burial of Lawrence Matthew Clemens at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota

Aug 26, 1991: Death of Pearl Louise (Herrick) Clemens (age 72), the 3rd of 7 children of Earl Elmer Herrick & Myrtle Mathilda Busher, and wife of Lawrence Matthew Clemens, in Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota; pancreatic cancer

Aug 26, 1991: Minnesota Death Index:
Name Pearl L Clemens
Death Age 72
Record Type Death
Birth Date 29 Jul 1919
Death Date 26 Aug 1991
Death Place Olmsted, Minnesota
Death Registration Date 1991
Mother’s Maiden Name Busher
Certificate Number 021519
Record Number 2398420

Aug 26, 1991: U.S. Social Security Death Index:
Name Pearl L. Clemens
Birth Date 29 Jul 1919
Issue year Before 1951
Issue State Minnesota
Death Date Aug 1991

Aug 27, 1991: The Austin Daily Herald, Austin, Mower Co., Minnesota (pg 2):

Prayer card:

Aug 29, 1991: Burial of Pearl Louise (Herrick) Clemens at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota; Last Supper Garden, plot 233

Jul 5, 2009: Death of Thomas Lawrence “T.C.” Clemens (age 57), 3rd of 4 children of Lawrence Matthew Clemens & Pearl Louise Herrick, in Payson, Gila Co., Arizona; prostate and throat cancer; body donated to Medical Science of Arizona

Jul 5, 2009: U.S. Social Security Death Index:
Name Thomas Lawrence Clemens
Birth Date 26 Oct 1951
Issue year 1967
Issue State Minnesota
Last Residence 85547, Payson, Gila, Arizona
Death Date 5 Jul 2009

Jul 2009: Obituary:

Aug 20, 2019: Death of Darlene Mary (Clemens) Haukom (age 69), 2nd of 4 children of Lawrence Matthew Clemens & Pearl Louise Herrick, and the wife of James Emil Haukom, in Austin, Mower Co., Minnesota; body donated to the Mayo Clinic Anatomical Bequest Program

Aug 23, 2019, Austin Daily Herald, Austin, Mower Co., Minnesota:
Darlene Mary (Clemens) Haukom, 69, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, at her home in Austin.

Darlene was born Oct. 10, 1949, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Lawrence and Pearl (Herrick) Clemens. She graduated from John Marshall High School in 1967. On May 31, 1969, she married James Haukom and enjoyed a wonderful 50 years of marriage. Darlene worked for Cedar Valley as a support service manager for over 30 years until retirement in 2014. She belonged to the Queen of Angels Church, American Legion Auxiliary, and Noon Lions, where she became the first woman president. She enjoyed traveling, camping, snowmobiling, and spending time with her grandchildren. Darlene loved sports, was an avid fan of the Twins, Vikings, and Wild, and was even known to occasionally provide written advice to our Vikings head coaches. But her greatest joy was family, attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and watching the grandkids try to keep up with her.

Survivors include her loving husband, James Haukom of Austin; son …; two daughters …; six grandchildren …; sister …; and brother …. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.

In accordance with her wishes, Darlene’s body has been donated to the Mayo Clinic Anatomical Bequest Program. Darlene also wanted everyone to celebrate her life by sharing fond memories over food and drinks. Please join us from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at the American Legion in Austin to celebrate her life and please make sure to wear your favorite Vikings or Minnesota sports clothing.

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Family of

Earl Elmer Herrick & Myrtle Mathilda Busher

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Elmer Ellsworth Herrick & Charlotte Esther (Besaw) Herrick Family

Earl Elmer Herrick
4th of 9 children of Elmer Ellsworth Herrick & Charlotte Esther Besaw
Born: Jan 18, 1890, Milbank, Grant Co., South Dakota
Died: Dec 10, 1955 (age 65), Oronoco, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Buried: Dec 13, 1955, Evergreen Cemetery in Dover, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Occupation: Dairy farmer
Married: Nov 24, 1912, Myrtle Mathilda Busher, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Seven children: Bertha Esther Herrick, Lillian Myrtle Herrick, Pearl Louise Herrick, Donald Earl Herrick, Merton Elmer Herrick, Margie Marie Herrick (twin), Marie Margie Herrick (twin)

Myrtle Mathilda Busher
Daughter of George Joseph Busher & Bertha J.W. Koehler
Born: Oct 23, 1890, Warren, Winona Co., Minnesota
Died: May 7, 1966 (age 75), Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota; heart condition
Buried: May 1966, Evergreen Cemetery in Dover, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Married: Nov 24, 1912, Earl Elmer Herrick, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Seven children: Bertha Esther Herrick, Lillian Myrtle Herrick, Pearl Louise Herrick, Donald Earl Herrick, Merton Elmer Herrick, Margie Marie Herrick (twin), Marie Margie Herrick (twin)

1. Bertha Esther Herrick
1st of 7 children of Earl Elmer Herrick & Myrtle Mathilda Busher
Born: Sep 12, 1915, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Died: Feb 24, 1916 (age 5 months), Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Buried: Evergreen Cemetery in Dover, Olmsted Co., Minnesota

2. Lillian Myrtle Herrick
2nd of 7 children of Earl Elmer Herrick & Myrtle Mathilda Busher
Born: Oct 23, 1916, Chatfield, Fillmore Co., Minnesota
Died: Mar 26, 2007 (age 90), Dover, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Buried: unknown
Occupation: Pickle factory worker
Married: (1): Mar 6, 1934, Joseph Howard “Joe” Postier, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Divorced
Two children: baby boy Postier, Mary Ann Postier
Married (2): May 16, 1945, John Roger Popp, Great Falls, Cascade Co., Montana
Divorced
One child: Anna Maria Popp
Married (3): Dec 31, 1954, Clayton Francis LaPratt, Vassar, Tuscola Co., Michigan
One child: Joseph Clayton “Joe” LaPratt

3. Pearl Louise Herrick
3rd of 7 children of Earl Elmer Herrick & Myrtle Mathilda Busher
Born: Jul 29, 1919, Dover, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Died: Aug 26, 1991 (age 72), Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota; pancreatic cancer
Buried: Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Occupation: Worked in the laundry at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester
Avocation: Ballroom dancing
Married: Jul 15, 1942, Lawrence Matthew Clemens, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Four children: Ruth Ann Clemens, Darlene Mary Clemens, Thomas Lawrence “T.C.” Clemens, Richard Matthew Clemens

4. Donald Earl Herrick
4th of 7 children of Earl Elmer Herrick & Myrtle Mathilda Busher
Born: May 1, 1921, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Died: May 30, 2005 (age 84), Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Buried: Jun 2, 2005, Evergreen Cemetery in Dover, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Occupation: Farmer
Married: Oct 27, 1945, Verna Doloris Aaby, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Two children: Steven Earl Herrick, Danny Martin Herrick

5. Merton Elmer Herrick
5th of 7 children of Earl Elmer Herrick & Myrtle Mathilda Busher
Born: Nov 20, 1923, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Died: Aug 14, 2002 (age 78), Stewartville, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Buried: Woodlawn Cemetery in Stewartville, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Military: Merchant Marines, U.S. Army WWII
Occupation: Farm laborer, Deputy Sheriff
Married: Apr 28, 1946, Jeanette June Ellinghuysen
Two children: Dennis Merton Herrick, Lana Caral Herrick

6. Margie Marie Herrick (twin)
6th of 7 children of Earl Elmer Herrick & Myrtle Mathilda Busher
Born: Sep 29, 1925, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Died: Jun 9, 2009 (age 83), Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Buried: Jun 13, 2009, Grandview Memorial Gardens, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Occupation: X-Ray Desk Attendant at Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Married: Nov 7, 1943, Herbert Milton Kruger, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Three children: Gary Herbert Kruger, Linda Lou Kruger, Vicki Lynne Kruger

7. Marie Margie Herrick (twin)
Born: Sep 29, 1925, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Died: Jun 9, 2009 (age 80), Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Buried: Jun 13, 2009, Grandview Memorial Gardens, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Married: May 3, 1944, Norvel Owen Golberg, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Four children: Diane Marie Golberg, Lon Norval Golberg, Charles Joseph Golberg, Mark Norman Elmer Golberg

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Timeline and Records

Spellings and information in the census and other records
are retained as in the original documents.
(italicized clarifications or corrections are in parentheses)

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Feb 18, 1920: U.S. Federal Census, Eyota, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Name Earl Herrick
Age 29
Birth Year abt 1891
Birthplace South Dakota
Home in 1920 Eyota, Olmsted, Minnesota
House Number Farm
Residence Date 1920
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Head
Marital Status Married
Spouse’s Name Myrtle Herrick
Father’s Birthplace Minnesota
Mother’s Birthplace Minnesota
Able to Speak English Yes
Occupation Farmer
Industry General Farm
Employment Field Employer
Home Owned or Rented Rented
Able to read Yes
Able to Write Yes
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Earl Herrick Age 29, Head, born South Dakota, father born Minnesota, mother born Minnesota
Myrtle Herrick Age 29, Wife, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Germany
Lillian Herrick Age 3, Daughter, born Minnesota, father born South Dakota, mother born Minnesota
Pearl Herrick Age 0, Daughter, born Minnesota, father born South Dakota, mother born Minnesota

Apr 16, 1930: U.S Federal Census, Cascade, Olmsted Co., Minnesota:
Name Earl E Herrick
Birth Year abt 1890
Gender Male
Race White
Age in 1930 40
Birthplace Minnesota
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Head
Home in 1930 Cascade, Olmsted, Minnesota
Map of Home Cascade, Olmsted, Minnesota
Home Owned or Rented Rented
Radio Set No
Lives on Farm Yes
Age at First Marriage 21
Attended School No
Able to Read and Write Yes
Father’s Birthplace North Dakota
Mother’s Birthplace North Dakota
Able to Speak English Yes
Occupation Farmer
Industry Dairy Farm
Class of Worker Employer
Employment Yes
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Earl E Herrick Age 40, Head, born Minnesota, father born North Dakota, mother born North Dakota, farming, dairy farm
Mertle M Herrick Age 40, Wife, born Minnesota, fathr born Holland, mother born Germany
Lillian M Herrick Age 13, Daughter, born Minnesota, father born Minnesota, mother born Minnesota
Pearl L Herrick Age 11, Daughter, born Minnesota, father born Minnesota, mother born Minnesota
Donald E Herrick Age 9, Son, born Minnesota, father born Minnesota, mother born Minnesota
Merton J Herrick Age 7, Son, born Minnesota, father born Minnesota, mother born Minnesota
Margie M Herrick Age 5, Daughter, born Minnesota, father born Minnesota, mother born Minnesota (twin)
Marie M Herrick Age 5, Daughter, born Minnesota, father born Minnesota, mother born Minnesota (twin)
Joseph G Busher Age 65, Father-in-law, widowed, born Holland, father born Greece(?), mother born France, farm laborer on dairy farm

Apr 25, 1940: U.S Federal Census, Cascade, Olmsted Co., Minnesota:
Name Earl E Herrick
Age 50
Estimated Birth Year abt 1890
Gender Male
Race White
Birthplace Minnesota
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Head
Home in 1940 Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota
Farm Yes
Residence in 1935 Rochester
Occupation Farm Operator
House Owned or Rented Rented
Value of Home 20
Highest Grade Completed High School, 2nd year
Class of Worker Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939 52
Income 0
Income Other Sources Yes
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Earl E Herrick Age 50, Head, born Minnesota, farm operator on farm
Myrtle Herrick Age 50; Wife, born Minnesota
Donald Herrick Age 18, Son, born Minnesota, farm labor on farm
Morton Herrick Age 16, Son, born Minnesota, farm labor on farm
Pearl Herrick Age 21, Daughter, born Minnesota
Margie Herrick Age 13, Daughter, born Minnesota (twin)
Marie Herrick Age 13, Daughter, born Minnesota (twin)
Esther Herrick Age 77, Mother, New York
Edward Herrick 15, Nephew, born Minnesota

2025: Researched and compiled by Catherine (Clemens) Sevenau. Thank you to Dana (Walker) Conway for the obituaries.

Direct Clemens line of Catherine Frances (Clemens) Sevenau:
Peter Clemens & Maria Mary Reding (gg-grandparents)
Nicholas/Nikolas Nigon & Barbara Leinen (gg-grandparents)
Mathias “Mathew” Clemens & Anna Mary Reiland (great-grandparents)
Mathew Sylvester “Matt” Clemens & Barbara Nigon (grandparents)
Carl John Clemens (Lawrence’s brother) & Noreen Ellen Chatfield (parents)

Note: The cemetery headstone photos from Find A Grave contained herein are the property of those who photographed them.