Atchison, Kansas
Feb 21, 1956 – Sep 23, 2016
Joseph B. Clark, 60, Atchison, Kansas died Friday, September 23, 2016 at his residence.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. in the chapel of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Abbot Barnabas Senecal, OSB, officiating. There will be no scheduled visitation with the family prior to the services. Interment will follow in Cummings Cemetery, Cummings, Kansas. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude's Children's Hospital and may be left in care of the funeral home.
Joseph was born February 21, 1956 in Atchison, Kansas the son of Norval J. and Harriett Durkin Clark. He attended Catholic Elementary Schools and then attended and graduated from Atchison High School. Following high school he attended Northeast Kansas Vocation Technical School.
Joseph and Gail Yvonne Roberts were united in marriage on July 17, 1992 in Atchison, Kansas.
He was employed with Golden Star in Atchison as a mechanic for over twenty one years until very recently due to ill health.
Joseph and Gail enjoyed spending their spare time together, while he enjoyed fishing, working on wood working projects, boating, building model airplanes, and practice shooting with his gun. He was also an avid fan of antique automobiles.
Survivors include his wife Gail Clark of the couple's home in Atchison; step-son, Jacob Hopple, Phoenix, AZ; two step-daughters, Deborah (Darren) Gilliland, Atchison, KS, Sandy (Doug) Grippin, Cummings, KS and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Mark Clark.
I grew up with Joe I lived across the street from him, my brother and I had a lot of good fun growing up with him the crowell street gang as we all were known. Iam sorry to here that he is gone.
Pat Kermashek
September 28, 2016 | Leavenworth, KS
Gail & Family:
You have our deepest sympathy on the loss of Joe. He was such a great man and I will always remember him and his laughter. He will be missed deeply by many. Our love to you all.
Paula Wohlgemuth
September 27, 2016 | Cummings, KS
Joe and I went to high school together. He was always able to make people laugh. I remember him warmly and hope each of you do too.
Dennis Jacques
September 26, 2016 | Bonner Springs, KS
