Former Supervisor Clyde Eller Passes Away

Two-term District 4 Supervisor Clyde Eller has passed away. Eller was 89.

Supervisor Eller was living with his family in Sacramento unti he succumbed. He suffered from long-term  Alzheimer’s Dementia and passed away in his sleep, July 8th.

Eller owned and operated the Ft. Dick Market for over four decades and was elected to the Board for two, 4 year terms in 1994 and 1998.

According his son Kenny,  Clyde was a highly- principled elected  county legislator who never wavered on core issues. “I am the man I am today because of my Dad,” said Kenny. He was one of a kind. “Clyde Eller was raised in humble beginnings in rural Humboldt County. One of five siblings, Clyde graduated high-school in 1953, married the love of his life, Dawn and for seventy years, the couple shared their lives.  Clyde served honorably in the US Army, and returned to college to earn his Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology.

In 1981,  Clyde bought the Ft. Dick Market from his uncle. Clyde and Dawn operated the highly successful market.

Kenny remembers his calling to help his fellow Del Norters...and he did it so well.

Kenny reminiscences Clyde was one of a kind. He successfully ran for the Board of Supervisors twice. His reputation for integrity and honesty  was above reproach.

Posthumously,  thank you for your service Supervisor Clyde Eller (1935-2025). You were indeed one of a kind.