Clinton Roy Lydick

Clinton Roy Lydick, 90, of Bemidji, MN died Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center.

Clint was born on October 3, 1931, the son of Horace and Susan (Roy) Lydick. He was born at Pike Hole Resort, raised on the river, and educated in a one room schoolhouse until he attended high school in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, graduating in 1949.

He married Alice Sadler in January 1957 and together, they owned and operated Pike Hole until his return to military service. Clint and Alice raised a family of three daughters. He served our country in the US Navy from 1950-1954 and 1962-1978.

After retirement, he returned to Minnesota and completed his college degree at Bemidji State University. He embarked on a second career with the US Postal Service and retired again in 1999. Clint's favorite hobbies were hunting, fishing, reading, telling stories, and time with family.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Alice, daughters Julie (Bill) Kaiser of Bemidji, MN, Sue (Mike) Spencer of Baxter, MN, Kris (Tom) Skidmore of Augusta, GA, grandchildren Tyler, Leah, Thomas, Katie, great grandchildren Aiden, Gavin, Lucas, Weston, several nieces and nephews and his very special Navy and coffee buddy, Dave.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Mae, Irene, Jean, Verona, Lorraine, Gloria, Harriet, and brother Maynard.

memorial service

Memorial Service for Clinton

March 31, 2022

Cease Family Funeral Home 2807 Irvine Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA

Pastor Holly Hovestol will be officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. The VFW post # 1260 in Bemidji will provide military honors.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home