Obituary: DeArgo Clopton

DeArgo Lawrence Clopton, 34, of Cedar Falls, passed away on Friday,  September 26, 2025, at his home in Cedar Falls. He was born in Waterloo on  October 24, 1990, the son of Neil Clopton and Nora Fetter. Although growing up in  Waterloo and Hudson, DeArgo always considered Hudson his home. From an early  age, his brilliant mind and creativity shone through, winning a pi recitation contest  and showcasing his artistic abilities. Later, he became known for his amazing  charcoal drawings. 

DeArgo had a passion for skateboarding, rollerblading, and heavy metal music,  finding joy and expression in the things he loved most. Fiercely protective of his  family, DeArgo carried a sharp wit, a strong spirit, and a loyal heart that will be  deeply missed by all who knew him. 

DeArgo is survived by his parents, Neil (Kerri) Clopton and Nora (Buck) Fetter;  siblings, Marquon, Nathaniel, Preston, and Tea Clopton; grandparents, Andy and  Susan Ter Louw, Beth Clopton, Marge Turk and Randy Turk; two nieces; his dear  friend, Chris Rudebeck; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in  death by his grandparents, Norma Fetter and Edwin Roy Clopton; and great grandparents, John and Leona Ter Louw. 

DeArgo’s celebration of life was held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Dahl-Van  Hove-Schoof Funeral Home in Cedar Falls. His burial was at the Hudson Cemetery  in Hudson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in DeArgo’s memory may be  directed to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (afsp.org) or NAMI  

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