Clifford Wayne Mouse, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at his home in Urich, Missouri surrounded by his family. Funeral Service will be at 3:00 PM on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri with visitation from 2:00 - 3:00 PM prior to the service. Burial to follow in Garden City Cemetery in Garden City, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to GVMH Hospice and can be left in care of the funeral home.  Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .

Wayne was born on August 15,1940 in Kansas City, Missouri. Wayne was the son of Clifford Harman and Marva Elizabeth (Dunn) Mouse. He grew up on the family farm north of Urich and lived there until the time of his death. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Blairstown where he served as Deacon and later attended the Urich Presbyterian Church where he was a Youth Group leader.

Wayne attended Blairstown Elementary School and graduated from Urich High School in 1958. Growing up, he worked on the family farm, was active in 4-H and enjoyed showing cattle. In High School, he was Senior Class President, played Baseball and Basketball, where he earned his nickname "elbows". After graduation, he joined the National Guard and was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and Fort Chaffee, Arkansas. Later, he joined his father in a partnership dairy farming operation where they built a modern pipe-line milking parlor. He worked many years as a Dekalb seed corn dealer and Vigortone feed dealer. He was an Insurance Agent for Henry County Mutual until his retirement.

On September 4, 1960, he married his High School sweetheart Nettie Grayce Toalson.  They celebrated their 61 ^st anniversary this year. To this union they had four children. Sheri Gail July 18, 1961, Christopher Wayne July 3, 1964, Brian David June 8, 1969 and Stephen Kent, April 17, 1971.

Wayne enjoyed being active and serving his community, including being a member of the Urich Lions Club, Sherwood school board member, Urich and Henry County law enforcement, youth baseball coach, and Urich Reunion Parade Committee. Later, he was named Grand Marshall of the Urich Reunion Parade along with his wife Nettie. Wayne, Nettie, and family were chosen as Farm Family of Henry County in 1971. Wayne and Nettie received the Balanced Farming Award for achievement from the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and University of Missouri in 1967.

Wayne loved anything that brought the family together including holidays and deer season. He loved hunting and fishing with his children and grandchildren. Wayne enjoyed many years of getting together with friends in the "card party group".

Survivors include his wife Nettie of the home, daughter Sheri Bathgate of Urich, Chris and Amy of California, Missouri, Brian  of Urich, Stephen and Peggy of Urich, grandchildren include Michelle (David) Vogt, Brandon (Shauna) Bathgate, Jacob (Megan) Bathgate, Lauren (Eric) Lawson, Austin (Kaitlyn) Mouse, Collin (Kelsey) Mouse, Landon Mouse, Amanda (Andy) Skaggs, Grayce Mouse, Maria Mouse, James Mouse, Kathryn Mouse, Anna Mouse, Evan Mouse, great grandchildren include: Aila, Camden, Grady, Sutton, Bristol, Avery, Addilyn, Lennon, Beau, Keil, Fallon, Amerston, his sister Joann Whiting, Clinton and many nieces, nephews and cousins along with a lifetime of friends.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.