Clair A. Moding, 87, Omaha, Neb.

Clair Arthur Moding, the son of Forrest and Lucille Moding, was born on April 6, 1933 at home near Peterson. He received his education in Sutherland, graduating in 1951. He entered the U.S. Army in September 1953 and served with the first Niki guided missile group at Long Island, N.Y. and was discharged in September of 1955.

He farmed with his dad until 1959 when he married Marlene Johanson on July 18, 1959. He then entered into business with his brother Donald as a painter, sign painter and carpenter. They made their home for a short time in Sutherland, then moved to Spencer working as a pain...