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Clark served his country with honor in the US Army with the HQ Co, 2nd BN, USAISDSB, TRADOC in Germany where he learned many job skills and to speak German. He worked for 31 years at Subaru in the Stamping Department. He spoke Japanese which made it easier to talk with the Japanese employees. He retired in January of 2020. His first job as a 16-year-old young man was gravedigger at Grandview Cemetery in West Lafayette.
Clark loved old trucks, (never owned a car), brewing beer, woodworking, flea markets, and Asian food. He was a great cook, collecting antiques, running in marathons, last marathon at Purdue in 2023, cross country skiing, gardening, vegetables and flowers, and canning. His favorite foods included broccoli, shrimp and hamburgers on the grill. He was a proud West Lafayette Red Devil graduate. Class of 1976.
He leaves behind to grieve his loss, his dear best friends, Susan Robinson and Stan Imel. Also, a sister, Tana Taylor.
Susan and Stan would like to express how grateful they are to the Ladies and Gentlemen of University Place Memory Care Unit for their excellent care of Clark and the deep concern they showed to him as he transitioned in the everlasting. God Bless You All.
A simple service will be held at graveside, 10:00 AM Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens in West Lafayette. Pastor Randy Bergsma will officiate from Sunrise Christian Reformed Church..
Donations may be directed to the 40&8 Nursing Scholarship, 1421 Creasy Lane, Lafayette, Indiana or Loving Heart Animal Shelter, 2388 US-52, West Lafayette, Indiana. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com
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Susan Robinson
Earlier today
Clark Taylor, it was a Blessing and an honor to help you on this journey. I told you we would go through this together and we did...until you had to finish the race without me. Love you.
susan robinson
November 5, 2025
Jean Price Herrick
November 4, 2025
Clark and I had many years of friendship. He was such a kind and gentle man.
I lost contact with him a few years ago.
He will be missed in my heart.
Hippensteel Funeral Home, Inc.
November 4, 2025
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