Stephen Scott Clark

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — Stephen Scott Clark, 62, from Punta Gorda, Florida, died August 25, 2016, in an automobile accident near Kearney, Nebraska.
Scott was born July 15, 1954, to Harold and Betty Lee (Weber) Clark in Angola, Indiana.
He attended Fremont Indiana schools, graduating in 1972. He attended Vincennes College, Western Michigan University, and obtained a bachelor's degree from Spring Arbor College.
In 1979, he married Kathleen (Flannery) Knapp and moved to Mason, Michigan, where they lived for 30 years. Together they had one son, Jason Michael Clark, and he was stepfather to Katy's son, Eric Knapp.
He was employed by Automatic Data Processing, Coca-Cola Corporation, and the state of Michigan. He retired from the Michigan Department of Corrections in 2010. Following retirement, he moved to Punta Gorda, Florida, and enjoyed working part-time as a substitute teacher with the Charlotte County Public School system.
Scott enjoyed golfing, traveling, reading, kayaking, camping, fishing, euchre and spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren. He was an avid Michigan State Spartan sports aficionado, Detroit Tigers fan, and general sports nut. He was a good and true friend to many.
Scott was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Toby; beloved cousin Chuck; special aunt and uncle Frances and Gene Runyon; and niece Amy Nemec.
In addition to his sister, Carol Sawyer Clark of Virginia Beach, Virginia, he is survived by his wife of nearly 37 years, Katy, who was the love of his life. Survivors also include his son, Jason Michael Clark, and stepson Eric Knapp; and six grandchildren, whom he loved dearly, Emma, Eli, Carsyn and Emmett Knapp, Clarissa Roberts, and Stephanie Clark.
In addition, Scott will be greatly missed by his exercise partner and canine companion, Shelby.
Cremation has taken place according to Scott's wishes and a celebration of life will take place Saturday, September 17, 2016, at the Spartan Hall of Fame Café, 1601 W. Lake Lansing Road, East Lansing, Michigan, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Spartan Room.