Seward Clampitt, 89, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Monday morning, October 14, 2024, at Jackson Ridge Healthcare Center in Maquoketa.

He was born on May 17, 1935 in Oxford Junction, Iowa.  He was one of 17 children born to Stephen Edward and Pearl Lilly (Adams) Clampitt.  He attended country school and then helped his dad in the sawmill.

Seward became a familiar and beloved figure in the area, known for his unique mode of transportation. He was often spotted on his bicycle, traversing the city streets and local highways with a keen eye for collecting cans and other items. His dedication to this simple yet meaningful task was a reflection of his commitment to making the most of what life offered.

Seward’s life journey was one of simplicity, purpose, and joy. He found contentment in the everyday and inspired those around him to appreciate the beauty in the mundane. His was a life well-lived, marked by perseverance, kindness, and an unassuming nature that endeared him to many.

Those left to honor his memory include numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by 16 siblings, Margaret, Martha, Lena, Edna, Jenny, Hazel, Dorothy, Virginia, Jane, Phillip, Glenn, Herbert, Lewis, Albert, Joseph, and Franklin.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11 A.M., Friday, October 18, 2024, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home.  Burial will be at the Pence Cemetery, rural Baldwin, Iowa.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.CarsonAndSon.com.