Clyde graduated from high school at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. He started working at Gooch's Mill where he was paid 35 cents an hour. He joined the Army in December 1942 and landed in Normandy four days after D-Day. He was in the 41st Headquarters Battalion. After the war, he became a self-employed residential and commercial painter along with hanging wallpaper. He enjoyed traveling and visited the Great Wall of China, Mexico, and the Caribbean islands. Before his passing, Clyde notated "the little things people do are the most important."
He is survived by his sons, Clyde Jr. and Harold (Ron) along with grandson, Aaron (Stephanie). He is preceded in death by his wives, Nell May Burgess and Erdene Burgess; great-grandson, Patrick, born at rest; sister, Vera Lauk; his parents; along with cherished friend, Gayle Condon and his family.
A graveside service for Clyde will be held Friday, September 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Lincoln Memorial Park and Cemetery, 6700 South 14th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68512. Friends and family will meet at Gate 2 prior to the service.