Clayton L. Foreman, Jr., 64

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Clayton LeRoy Foreman, Jr., 64, of Missouri Valley, passed away on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023.

Clay was born in Rapid City, S.D., on Jan. 14, 1959, to Clayton Foreman, Sr. and Diana Foreman (Brinkman). Clay grew up on a farm outside of Missouri Valley and graduated from Missouri Valley High School in 1977.

Clay began his railroading career with Chicago Northwestern at the age of 19 as an assistant signalman. Often traveling for work, Clay met his wife Kathie while in Wisconsin; they were married on Nov. 5, 1983, and eventually settled back in Missouri Valley. After nearly 40 years, Clay retired from the Union Pacific Railroad as a signal maintainer. Clay enjoyed collecting model tractors, antiquing for railroad memorabilia, working in his yard, and taking trips to town with his beagle, Maggie.

Clay is survived by his wife, Kathie; children, Ryan and fiancée Megan Norton, Keith and wife Morgan, and Kristin; and grandson, Thomas.

In accordance with Clay’s wishes, no service will be held. The family will hold a remembrance at a later date.

Arrangements made by Hennessey Funeral Home Missouri Valley. www.hennesseyonline.com