On November 28, 1949, Mike was born in Ames, Iowa, to Richard and Florence “Pat” Clayberg. Mike lived in Roland, Story City, Ames, Iowa Falls, Marshalltown and Altoona, Iowa, throughout his life. He married his Ames high school sweetheart Judy (Church) Clayberg. They celebrated 51 years of marriage in March. Following high school, Mike joined the Army, where he proudly served for two years in Louisiana, Indiana, and Germany. Mike began his career as a meter reader for Iowa Electric Light and Power in Ames upon his return from Germany. He then worked as a lineman, storeroom gas and electric serviceman and substation technician with Iowa Electric Light & Power/Alliant Energy, retiring after 40 years in 2008. Mike then went to work for Interstate Transmission Construction (ITC) for the next seven years.

Mike was the ultimate family man and could be found wherever his wife, daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren were as their biggest supporters and cheerleader. Mike’s girls all fought over time with him on the dance floor, and he’ll always be remembered for the joy he found in this. Mike will be recognized for the happiness he found in spending time with his family and an Iowa State Cyclone win.

Mike is survived by his wife Judy (Church) Clayberg, of Altoona, daughters Wendy (Randy) Warden, of Des Moines and Marci (Brett) Burns, of Marshalltown; grandson Lance Warden, granddaughter Reagan Burns, of Marshalltown, and many extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Pat Clayberg, and his siblings, Patricia “Trish” and Rick.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.StevensMemorialChapel.com for the Clayberg family.