Hays, Kansas – David Otis Clough, age 74, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at his home in Hays, Kansas.

He was born January 1, 1941, in Dodge City, Kansas to Otis and Elizabeth (Barker) Clough. He married Carol Lynn (Reynolds) on July 11, 1962, in Greensburg, Kansas. She died March 21, 2009.

He was a science school teacher and computer technician. He was at Odin High School from 1968 to 1971, at Kennedy Middle School from 1972 to 2000, and at TMP-Marian High School from 2000 to 2011. He grew up in Dodge City and was a 1959 graduate from Dodge City High School. He was a graduate of St. Mary’s of The Plains College and received his Master’s from Fort Hays Sate University. He moved to Hays in 1971 and was a member of the Ellis County Civil Defense for a number of years. He enjoyed hunting, the outdoors, bird watching/feeding and was a very learned man.

Survivors include one daughter, Christina Lueth, Shawnee, KS; one son, David A. Clough, Aurora, CO; five grandchildren and one sister, Nancy Smithson, of OK.

There are no services planned and a private family inurnment will be at a later date. Memorial to TMP-Marian for technology support.

Cline’s Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601 is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent via e-male to [email protected]