Clayton Lynn

Hollingshead

Clayton Lynn Hollingshead, 69, of Anamosa, Iowa, passed away in his sleep Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at his home.

There are no services planned at this time. A celebration of life will be held in spring of 2027, date to be announced. Goettsch Funeral Home, Anamosa, has taken Clayton into their care.

Clayton was born July 8, 1957, in Maquoketa, Iowa, the son of Clayton and Florence Hollingshead. He received his education from Midland Community School District. On January 15, 1977, he married Diane Meineke at the Wyoming Methodist Church; this coming January would have marked 50 years of marriage.

Clayton worked farming for Garen Lorenzen, Bill Hacke, and Bruce Reade. He later drove a semi for Food Liner, and finished his working career driving trucks for Republic.

In his younger years, Clayton participated in area stock car races and demolition derbies. He also enjoyed both mushroom and deer hunting in Iowa and fishing in Minnesota.

Clayton is survived by his wife, Diane, of Anamosa; his son, Derek; and his siblings, Kathy Klien, Barbara Johnson, David Hollingshead, Mary Scroggins, and John Hollingshead.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister, Michelle