later transferred to Vandenberg Air Force Base in California in 1965. In 1969, he took time off to travel with a friend through 48 states and nine of the eleven provinces of Canada and Alaska. In 1970, he returned to work for the U.S. government at the Bureau of Prisons in Lompoc, California.Dusty was united in marriage to Carol Buss on August 10, 1974 in Santa Maria, California. He retired from the Bureau of Prisons in 1985, at which time he and Carol moved to Le Mars.Dusty began working at the Plymouth County Sheriff's Office as the first civilian jailer in 1985. In 1992, he left the sheriff's office and began driving school bus for Le Mars Community Schools. He drove bus the school for over 15 years until his retirement. He also worked part-time for Pick Auto in Merrill, Iowa. Dusty also had a scrap iron business for many years.He is survived by his wife of over 44 years, Carol of Le Mars; his children: Matt (Katy) Clay of Mankato, MN, and their children, Madelyn and Lennon; Andy (Chelsea) Clay of Le Mars, Iowa and their children, Austin and Olivia; and Jennie (Marty) Plueger of Le Mars, Iowa, and their children, Memphis and Marah; his siblings: Gail (Janet) Clay Jr. of Broken Bow, NE, Bob (Diann) Clay of Aurora, NE, Bill (Lee) Clay, Deanna Wilson of Riverton, WY, and Debi Dady of Lincoln, NE; and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, Gail and Stella Clay; two brothers in law: John Wilson and Fred Dady; a nephew: Randy Clay; and a niece: Wendy Wilson. SERVICES Visitation Monday, October 15, 2018 3:00 PM Rexwinkel Funeral Home - Le Mars 107 12th Street Southeast Le Mars, Iowa 51031 Get Directions on Google Maps Family Present Monday, October 15, 2018 5:00 PM Rexwinkel Funeral Home - Le Mars 107 12th Street Southeast Le Mars, Iowa 51031 Get Directions on Google Maps Prayer Service Monday, October 15, 2018 7:00 PM Rexwinkel Funeral Home - Le Mars 107 12th Street Southeast Le Mars, Iowa 51031 Get Directions on Google Maps Funeral Service Tuesday, October 16, 2018 10:30 AM Rexwinkel Funeral Home - Le Mars 107 12th Street Southeast Le Mars, Iowa 51031 Get Directions on Google Maps Interment Tuesday, October 16, 2018 11:30 AM Memorial Cemetery 1100 3rd Street SE Le Mars, Iowa 51031 Get Directions on Google Maps Reception Tuesday, October 16, 2018 12:00 PM Rexwinkel Funeral Home - Le Mars 107 12th Street Southeast Le Mars, Iowa 51031 Get Directions on Google Maps Send Sympathy Card Print Obituary View/Sign Guest Book Create Memorial Website To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.rexwinkelfh.com/obituary/douglas-dusty-clay