Memorial Services with Full Military Honors for James A. Clement, will be Monday, January 30, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Centennial Chapel of Evanson Jensen Funeral Home (formerly the First Congregational Church) in Hettinger.

James A. Clement of Hettinger, ND passed away on January 25, 2012 at St. Gabriel's Community in Bismarck, ND. He was 95 years of age.

James A. Clement was born on May 8th, 1916 in Hettinger, ND to John "Tom" and Blanche (Curran) Clement. James was one of six children (John, James, Joseph, Joy, Jessie and Thomas). He graduated from Hettinger High School in 1934 and then attended the University of Minnesota for six years earning both a Bachelors Degree and his Juris Doctorate in Law in 1941.

He was married to Lucille Lindquist on July 2nd, 1942 in New Castle, Wyoming and began his Law practice in Hettinger. Within a year, James was called to duty in World War II and spent 3 ½ years in the European Theatre. James served in the 95th Division of Patton's 3rd Army and fought in the battle for Metz, France as well as the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantry Badge.

Upon his return to Hettinger in November of 1945, James continued his law practice for over 60 years. He served as Adams County State's Attorney for 8 years as well as City Attorney for Hettinger. In addition he spent 10 years in the Veteran's Service Office after the war. James was active in the American Bar Association, the North Dakota Bar Association, the American Legion, the Masonic Lodge, and the Chamber of Commerce. Gardening and fly fishing brought serenity and balance to his active life.

Lucille Clement, his wife of 69 years and his three children survive him; Ceil Anne Clement, of Hettinger, Dr. James C. (Loah) Clement, Mandan, ND and Linda (Gary) Schultz, Harwood, ND. He is also survived by a sister, Joy Guldeman, Anthony, New Mexico, five grandchildren, Jason (Petra) Clement, Angie (Derrick) Dukart, Jackie (Brandon) Atkins, Joie (John) Johnson and John Clement; six great grandchildren and many neices and nephews.

James was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Joe, John and Thomas and one sister, Jessie Wolfe and a grandson, Tom Clement.

Memorials may be sent to the Dakota Buttes Historical Society in Hettinger, ND.