
Clement was born in Lankin, ND, Walsh County, on September 4, 1922 to Jacob and Madeline (Helt) Sherek. Clement grew up in Lankin, ND. He graduated from Lankin High School on the 23rd day of May, 1940. Clement farmed with his parents, Jacob and Madeline Sherek in Lankin, ND. In 1943 Clement met the love of his life, Blanche Annette (Ackerland). They were married November 21, 1945 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lankin, ND. They moved to Fargo, ND in 1951, where Clement was employed as a salesman at Gamble Robinson. Clement was employed as a semi-truck driver and drove to many states over 35 years. He made many friendships throughout the country, and was affectionately called "Amigo".