Robert Clark Obituary

Robert "Bob" Perle ClarkRobert "Bob" Perle Clark, 71, died Thursday May 30th 2013. He was born to the late Nathan and Mary Clark, January 28, 1938 and was raised with his two sisters Nancy and Judy and brother Charlie in Bloomington, Minnesota. He graduated from Bloomington High School in 1960 and attended the University of Minnesota, before joining the Army in 1961 and serving for three years as a sergeant. He married the love of his life Kay Clark (Knick) in 1966. Bob worked as the General Manager for several radio stations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, California, Indiana and North Carolina before retiring to Sun City in Bluffton eight years ago. Bob had a passion for life, his faith and his family. He was skilled wood worker and a lifelong Green Bay Packer fan. In his younger years he was an avid golfer and fisherman. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kay Clark, two children, Robert Clark II and his wife Jamie, Kelli Glen and her husband Jim and four granddaughters, Taylor, Addison, Marlys and Reaghan. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM Saturday June 15th at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Bluffton.

Published by The Island Packet from Jun. 13 to Jul. 13, 2013.
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Kay, Kelli and Rob,

We share in both your loss and in the joy of knowing that our lives are richer for having known Bob. Please know that our thoughts and prayers continue to be with your family through this and upcoming journeys.

Mike, Beth and Katie Beaudet

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June 26, 2013

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