Clifford J. Strowmatt

Clifford J. Strowmatt
(January 18, 1956 – June 17, 2021)

Clifford J. “Five Toze” Strowmatt , 65, of Mattoon, IL, passed away at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 2021 in his residence in Mattoon, IL.

A memorial graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Pine Tree Cemetery, Patterson, IL with his family officiating.  Memorials may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project and mailed to Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 N. Broadway, Shelbyville, IL 62565.

Clifford was born on January 18, 1956, in Carrollton, IL, the son of Isabelle Newingham. Clifford attended high school in Casey, IL and worked as a carpenter for several years. He was a United States Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. Clifford enjoyed riding motorcycles and doing woodworking projects.

He is survived by his daughters, Jaime Novak (Tom) of Tolono, IL, and Kassandra Strowmatt (Fiancé Ben Sweeney) of Mattoon, IL; sons, Caleb Strowmatt (Kari Wehr) of Mt. Zion IL, James Strowmatt (Dulcey) of Mattoon, IL, and Henry Strowmatt of Neoga, IL; grandchildren, Korie and Kameron Novak; Lillian Strowmatt, Vivian Strowmatt, and Kinley Strowmatt; brother, Jim Strowmatt (Melissa) of Windsor, IL and sister, Paula Spinner (Tim) of Mattoon, IL.

Clifford was preceded in death by his mother, Isabelle Newingham Yeaman.