Camanche, Iowa - Cletus John Arensdorf, age 83, of Camanche, Iowa, passed away following a short illness Friday, May 2, 2025, in Dubuque, Iowa. He was born August 27, 1941, to Lawrence & Lucille (Kreischer) Arensdorf in La Motte, Iowa. There will be a Celebration of Life scheduled at a future date. Pape Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com

Clete served in the US Army and was stationed in Korea. After his service he returned home and he married Janis Croce on June 6, 1964, in Maquoketa, Iowa. Their union brought them 3 children. On May 16, 1994, Clete married Catherine Lubben in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Clete was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed camping, fishing, and gardening. He excelled at woodworking and most looked forward to spending time with family and his dogs. He worked for International Paper in Clinton, Iowa, for nearly 40 years.

He is survived by his children Kevin (Mary) Arensdorf of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, Kelly (Hiram) Heysinger of Dubuque, Iowa, Eric Lubben of Camanche, Iowa, Michael Lubben of McCausland, 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. His brothers, Jim Arensdorf of Maquoketa, Iowa, & Clem (Janet) Arensdorf of Bettendorf, Iowa, and sister Shirley Dague of Maquoketa Iowa and several brother- & sister-in-laws, many nieces and nephews and lifelong friends.

Clete was preceded in death by his parents, wife Cathie, daughter Kimberly, step-son Matthew, sister Virginia and brother LaVern.