Clifford Wears

MONTICELLO, IOWA Clifford O. Wears, 95, of Venice, Florida and formerly of Monticello, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at his home. Visitation will be held from 2 – 6 p.m. Sunday, January 24, 2016, at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello with a parish vigil service at 2 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Monday morning at Sacred Heart Catholic Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will commence at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Fr. Paul Baldwin will officiate. Clifford was born October 16, 1920, in Solon, Iowa the son of Everett and Mary (Mattas) Wears. He married Gladys E. Barta on January 10, 1942, in Kirksville, MO. Cliff owned and operated Wears Hatchery. Together they farmed near Solon, Cascade and Monticello for many years. They purchased International Harvester business in Monticello in 1962, which they operated until retirement in 1991. His passion was flying since his early twenties. That passion led to the development and management of the Monticello Airport and Monticello Aviation. He inspired many to achieve their goals, had high work ethics and mentored others. Survivors include his children: Carolann Fairchild of Ankeny, IA, Ramunda Wears of Venice, FL, William Wears of Marshalltown, IA, 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and special family friends, the Menechino family. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Gladys in 2001, a daughter, Paula (Larry) Rickels in 2014, and 2 brothers, Dale and Paul Wears Memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association. Information available and condolences accepted at www.kramerfuneral.com or sent to: PO Box 791, Monticello IA 52310.