Irion, Clark Harold (1915-1955)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1955 Apr 21 p. 1

Birth date: 1915

text of obituary:

DRIVER OF ILLINOIS SEED COMPANY TRUCK FATALLY INJURED

Metamora, Ill. — Funeral services for Clark Harold Irion, 40, who was fatally injured when his seed truck crashed into a freight train, were held April 8 at the Congerville Mennonite church, Rev. Raymond Yoder officiating.

Mr. Irion who was employed by the Schrock Bros. Seed Corn Co. of Congerville, was en route to Missouri with a load of seed when the truck crashed into a freight train near Lomas, Ill. The accident occurred Monday morning, April 4, and he died about 24 hours later.

A native of Congerville, he leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Irion, four sisters and three brothers.